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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:35 21 Mar 2026
 
. Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
[18 hours old]: People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1664 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[2145 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?


and in other news ...

- UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
[2 hours old]: Downing Street says ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".

- Sarah Ferguson is lying low, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein
[8 hours old]: There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

- Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
[10 hours old]: A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

- Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone
[8 hours old]: Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

* Iranian man and Romanian woman charged after trying to enter nuclear base
[0 hours old]: Police Scotland arrested the 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman at the Faslane naval base on Thursday.

- Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
[9 hours old]: The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".

- Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused 0m in damage, new analysis shows
[11 hours old]: Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

- Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
[15 hours old]: The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

- US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar
[10 hours old]: The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

- Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?
[8 hours old]: The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

- Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family
[8 hours old]: Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.

- Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[7 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

- Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
[8 hours old]: The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

- The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
[9 hours old]: The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

- Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
[5 hours old]: Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

- Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m
[9 hours old]: The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.

* Northern Lights forecast to reappear across UK on Saturday
[0 hours old]: Forecasters say there's another chance to see the aurora tonight with solar activity remaining high.

* Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
[1 hours old]: Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.

- 'UK facing new tax hikes' and 'My Ricky's last hug'
[7 hours old]: Iran war could lead to UK tax rises and boxer Ricky Hutton's death inquest leads Saturdays' papers.

- Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75
[15 hours old]: She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.

- BTS comeback concert: Seoul gets ready to host 260,000 fans
[2 hours old]: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

- A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream
[7 hours old]: Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.

- Fog and sunshine in the weekend forecast as high pressure clings on
[6 hours old]: After a week that brought the warmest weather of the year so far temperatures are set to drop a little but many places will remain dry as Ben Rich explains.

- Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
[8 hours old]: Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

- Reform suspends Scotland candidate less than a day after he was announced
[14 hours old]: Scotland leader Malcolm Offord told BBC Radio Scotland that the party had "spent a lot of time on vetting" candidates

- Man Utd fury at 'astonishing' and 'baffling' penalty decisions
[9 hours old]: Manchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.

- Klopp, small shinpads and whether he really is boring - Milner in his own words
[3 hours old]: James Milner - the Premier League's record appearance holder, speaks to reporter Kelly Somers about his career - including a debut goal for hometown club Leeds, a dramatic Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and returning from nine months out injured.

- The indoor evolution threatening to outstrip outdoor golf
[2 hours old]: Whisper it quietly, but by the end of 2028 it is predicted there will be more rounds of virtual golf played in the UK than outdoors ones.

* Video reviews to be introduced at Wimbledon
[0 hours old]: Video review technology will be introduced at Wimbledon for the first time this year.

- Maguire sent off as Bournemouth fight back to draw with Man Utd
[11 hours old]: Despite taking the lead twice, Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and have Harry Maguire sent off as they drop points in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

* Lin cleared for boxing return after sex test
[1 hours old]: Chinese Taipei's Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting is cleared to compete again by World Boxing after undergoing the governing body's new sex test.

- Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity
[2 hours old]: Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.

- 'Without food charity, we might not eat'
[2 hours old]: Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.


and in other older news ...

. Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes
[17 hours old]: The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.

. I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis
[119 hours old]: Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.

. Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays
[95 hours old]: Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.

. Secret tunnel to reopen after being hidden for 50 years
[90 hours old]: The grand Horsley Towers was once lived in by prominent 19th century mathematician Ada Lovelace.

. Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen
[124 hours old]: An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.

. BBC News app
[7795 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
[20 hours old]: Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?

. Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
[63 hours old]: And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

. UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 financial crisis
[18 hours old]: The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.

. Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
[20 hours old]: Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

. Trump-backed television merger moves forward
[18 hours old]: Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

. Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over
[16 hours old]: The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[33 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
[33 hours old]: As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
[41 hours old]: The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

. Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub
[34 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

. Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists
[42 hours old]: Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

. Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
[29 hours old]: They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

. Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?
[23 hours old]: Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[21 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
[47 hours old]: The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

. Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
[44 hours old]: Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

. UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
[57 hours old]: Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

. Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
[57 hours old]: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

. US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears
[61 hours old]: The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

. How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[64 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

. Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?
[64 hours old]: Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

. The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
[58 hours old]: With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

. Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
[67 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

. Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts
[66 hours old]: A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

. Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
[81 hours old]: The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

. Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
[87 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[57 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[105 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[129 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[201 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[185 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[190 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[225 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[195 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[239 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[273 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[297 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[369 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[393 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
[21 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[33 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2682 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2793 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[45 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[112 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.

. Witness History
[122 hours old]: On 2 March 2006, India and the United States finalised a controversial nuclear deal


 
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