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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:15 29 Jul 2026
 
- Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
[8 hours old]: UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

- Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
[15 hours old]: Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.

. The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed
[30 hours old]: Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.

. Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
[30 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

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- More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
[5 hours old]: The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

- Moment police officers set foot in 'horror scene' funeral home
[3 hours old]: Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.

- Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
[3 hours old]: The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

* Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post
[0 hours old]: The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.

- Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
[1 hours old]: The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.

- Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
[3 hours old]: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.

* Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
[0 hours old]: Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.

- France fire crews battle heat as locals tell BBC of fight to save homes
[3 hours old]: "It's our forest," one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations.

- Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
[3 hours old]: The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

- Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
[4 hours old]: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

- Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
[3 hours old]: A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.

- Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
[2 hours old]: The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

* The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
[0 hours old]: The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

- Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up
[3 hours old]: Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.

- 'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform
[3 hours old]: As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.

- Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
[15 hours old]: The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

- BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts
[7 hours old]: The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.

- Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
[4 hours old]: Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.

- Cyber-attackers take 607,000 records from Department of Education
[3 hours old]: The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.

- Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions
[5 hours old]: Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.

- Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths
[4 hours old]: Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.

- Newscast
[4 hours old]: And how will the Prime Minister fund social care reform?

- Americast
[4 hours old]: Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

- Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
[1 hours old]: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.

- Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?
[6 hours old]: BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.

- Saltburn suspend Devine after 'finger-clicking' claim
[6 hours old]: The Saltburn player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal is suspended by the club for the "foreseeable future".

- Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew
[2 hours old]: Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.

- Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG's Barcola
[4 hours old]: Liverpool step up their interest for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.

* US interest rates held for fifth time in a row
[0 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

- Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
[2 hours old]: Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.

- Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
[9 hours old]: UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".

- Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
[9 hours old]: With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

- Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
[8 hours old]: The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.

- OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
[11 hours old]: The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.

- How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[7 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

- 'We are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
[2 hours old]: Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.

- What happens here has a big impact on your money
[4 hours old]: BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.

- Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap
[7 hours old]: A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold.

- What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
[9 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- 'Why we are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
[15 hours old]: Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.

- 1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
[13 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

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. Three ways that today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents
[20 hours old]: People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

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. A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage
[39 hours old]: The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery

. 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
[21 hours old]: More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

. Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
[21 hours old]: Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

. The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
[20 hours old]: People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

. Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
[21 hours old]: The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.

. Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
[17 hours old]: The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

. eBay agrees m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
[22 hours old]: Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.

. Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
[26 hours old]: Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.

. Johnson & Johnson offers up to .5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
[42 hours old]: The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations
[30 hours old]: The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.

. Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says
[27 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

. What you wear can help you get a job - here's how
[33 hours old]: While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.

. Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
[34 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.

. Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online
[37 hours old]: Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[45 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[214 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[237 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[381 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[404 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[501 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[548 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[645 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[693 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1173 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[1245 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1501 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[2085 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?
[39 hours old]: Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

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. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[135 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.