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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:35 23 Apr 2025
 
. The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
[18 hours old]: The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

. Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports
[59 hours old]: Departures from Gatwick Airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.

. US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
[126 hours old]: The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years.

. Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy
[149 hours old]: China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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and in other news ...

* UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal, Reeves signals
[0 hours old]: UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

- US will walk away unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals, says JD Vance
[2 hours old]: Vance issued the warning after top US officials pulled out of London talks aimed at securing a ceasefire.

* Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths of four people
[1 hours old]: Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

- Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
[2 hours old]: The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.

- WhatsApp defends 'optional' AI tool that cannot be turned off
[3 hours old]: While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations.

* Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments
[0 hours old]: The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a "team player," her spokesman tells reporters.

- Three quarters of driving test centres at maximum wait time
[4 hours old]: BBC Verify finds that three quarters of British driving test centres have a 24-week wait to book a practical test.

- Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake
[1 hours old]: Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.

- Birmingham bin strike end in touching distance, says union
[2 hours old]: Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

- Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife
[6 hours old]: New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.

- Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir
[2 hours old]: Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.

- What happens after the death of Pope Francis and when is the funeral?
[3 hours old]: Pope Francis' funeral will take place outside St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Saturday.

- Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process
[1 hours old]: Several names are prominent as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor.

- What is Doge and why is Musk stepping back?
[3 hours old]: Tasked with reducing government spending and cutting jobs, the agency has faced legal challenges.

- US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear
[3 hours old]: Negotiations are gathering pace but the proposals being put forward by Trump's team still have major gaps

- 'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed
[6 hours old]: The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.

- Eni Aluko: My career has been hit by standing up to Joey Barton
[8 hours old]: The former England striker says her career in broadcasting has been damaged by her ongoing legal case with the ex-Newcastle player.

- London Marathon 2025 - everything you need to know
[10 hours old]: Everything you need to know about the 2025 London Marathon including the route, elite fields, record attempts, celebrity runners, weather forecast and how to watch on the BBC.

* Netflix's Wednesday gets launch date and new characters
[1 hours old]: Joanna Lumley and Steve Buscemi are seen in a new trailer for the hit show's second season.

* Starmer lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch
[1 hours old]: The PM says the Supreme Court ruling brought clarity and now is the time to "lower the temperature" on the debate.

* China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
[0 hours old]: Boeing's boss says it's looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries.

- Lola Young leads nominations for top songwriting awards
[1 hours old]: Charli XCX, Ghetts and Jade are among the other stars in contention for songwriting prizes.

- Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday
[3 hours old]: A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

* Abbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of Gaza hostages
[1 hours old]: Palestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war.

- Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines
[1 hours old]: The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

- Rashford doubts he will play for Man Utd again under Amorim
[7 hours old]: Marcus Rashford feels it is unlikely he will play for Manchester United again under Ruben Amorim, but will not rush a decision on his future.

* Ruthless O'Sullivan cruises into Crucible last 16
[1 hours old]: Ronnie O'Sullivan produces a ruthless display on Wednesday to thrash Ali Carter and move into the second round of the 2025 World Championship.

- Raducanu 'accepted challenge' to earn hard-fought clay win
[2 hours old]: Emma Raducanu's return to the WTA Tour begins with a hard-fought win over Dutch opponent Suzan Lamens in the Madrid Open first round.

* Four Premier League clubs eyeing Huijsen
[1 hours old]: Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is the subject of genuine interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle heading into the summer transfer window.

- 'An inadequate reaction' - Le Garrec sorry for 'dive'
[6 hours old]: France scrum-half Nolann le Garrec says his reaction to a slight head contact in Racing 92's defeat by Perpignan was "inadequate".

- My career has been hit by standing up to Barton - Aluko
[8 hours old]: Former England striker Eni Aluko says her broadcasting career has been damaged because of her ongoing legal case with ex-Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

- How 'nepo kid' Benn has prepared for Eubank fight
[11 hours old]: Conor Benn will finally face bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

* UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
[0 hours old]: UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

* Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent
[1 hours old]: The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

- Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
[4 hours old]: The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

- Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
[2 hours old]: Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

- Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
[8 hours old]: The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

- Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss
[8 hours old]: His comments come amid a trade war with Beijing, and after his attacks on the US central bank's boss.

- How does the government borrow money?
[6 hours old]: The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

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and in other older news ...

. 'I've had 100 operations and will never stop' - inside China's cosmetic surgery boom
[19 hours old]: Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.

. BBC News app
[5910 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. What Happens After the Death of a Pope?
[22 hours old]: And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.

. Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
[53 hours old]: His death at 88 follows a lengthy illness

. Why should I care if the US dollar falls?
[18 hours old]: Why movements in the US dollar have a massive impact internationally - and how it could affect you.

. Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
[27 hours old]: The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

. Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
[19 hours old]: But the IMF also sees UK inflation going up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

. Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
[24 hours old]: Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

. US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
[34 hours old]: Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

. 'I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto'
[64 hours old]: A customer's experience highlights issues dealing with cryptocurrency, where many regular banking safeguards do not apply.

. US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
[31 hours old]: The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

. China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals
[59 hours old]: Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.

. Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions
[58 hours old]: The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

. DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs
[80 hours old]: The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.

. Ocado apologises to Mumsnet over 'hateful political views' comment
[95 hours old]: Mumsnet's founder says a number of advertisers have pulled out over the site's gender discussions.

. Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets
[105 hours old]: What is happening with US bonds, why Donald Trump cares and how ordinary Americans could be affected.

. Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
[114 hours old]: China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?

. Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks
[116 hours old]: The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.

. Trump attacks Fed boss Powell for not cutting interest rates
[147 hours old]: The US president says Jerome Powell's "termination" as central bank chair "cannot come fast enough!"

. Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
[65 hours old]: Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.

. Firms say Meta not helping them to recover hacked accounts
[162 hours old]: Businesses around the world say they are unable to get back into their Facebook and Instagram pages.

. Why China curbing rare earth exports is a blow to the US
[161 hours old]: As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.

. Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown
[210 hours old]: Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?

. Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
[227 hours old]: A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.

. Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
[306 hours old]: Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.

. The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
[330 hours old]: Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

. The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products
[354 hours old]: As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.

. A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry
[375 hours old]: India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?

. Free breakfast club trial 'will make life easier'
[20 hours old]: High Green Primary School in Sheffield is part of a government pilot providing free breakfast clubs.

. Extra financial grants to help with cost of living
[30 hours old]: People living in East Yorkshire can apply for the grant to help with food and energy costs.

. Care homes 'risk bankruptcy' due to NI rises
[36 hours old]: Industry association Care and Support West says it is likely some small providers will struggle.

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[234 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[425 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
[437 hours old]: What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

. David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
[641 hours old]: Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

. Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
[779 hours old]: The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

. Currently
[76 hours old]: Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.

. The Briefing Room
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. Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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