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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:15 12 Dec 2025
 
* Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10
[1 hours old]: Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[422 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. Tube fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026
[19 hours old]: Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.

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and in other news ...

* Man previously cleared of killing wife convicted after child gives new evidence
[0 hours old]: Robert Rhodes was convicted of killing his wife Dawn Rhodes in Redhill, Surrey.

* Russia hits back at Europe's big plan to loan Moscow's frozen cash to Ukraine
[0 hours old]: Russia's central bank says it is suing Belgium's Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

- Joanna Trollope, best-selling author of romance and intrigue novels, dies aged 82
[1 hours old]: The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.

- The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem
[6 hours old]: With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

- Taylor Swift shown in tears over meeting Southport attack families
[6 hours old]: Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

- 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
[8 hours old]: A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

- Trump signs order to block US states from enforcing own AI rules
[5 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

* 'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says
[0 hours old]: Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.

- UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
[2 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

- Adult content creator Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali
[2 hours old]: The adult film actress was cleared of breaking the country's strict anti-pornography laws.

* Venue apologises after alleged antisemitic imagery shown at Primal Scream gig
[0 hours old]: A London music venue says it is "appalled" by alleged antisemitic images shown on stage at a gig.

* Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter
[0 hours old]: NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

- Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside rescue to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela
[1 hours old]: The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.

* What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
[0 hours old]: It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.

- Watch: Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
[3 hours old]:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year at this year's Game Awards.

- Stanley Baxter: Scottish comedian with a gift for sketches, mimicry and song
[2 hours old]: The actor and impressionist, known for comic parodies and his love of dressing up, was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and 1980s.

- Secret £3.5m cannabis farm that stood out like a 'beacon' in sleepy village
[4 hours old]: They had hired two men to help, and were making products such as cannabis-infused chocolate bars.

- Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'
[13 hours old]: Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

- Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal
[2 hours old]: The bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

* Germany accuses Russia of 2024 cyber-attack and disinformation
[1 hours old]: The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.

- Stop treating so many patients, NHS managers tell hospitals
[13 hours old]: Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.

- Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
[6 hours old]: The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

- King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
[3 hours old]: King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

- Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel
[7 hours old]: The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

- Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
[2 hours old]: Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.

- Slot to hold talks with Salah about facing Brighton
[5 hours old]: Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he will speak with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning about whether he will be involved against Brighton on Saturday.

- 'Nancy exposed to brutal life as Celtic manager as cup final looms'
[6 hours old]: BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, dissects Wilfried Nancy's start as Celtic manager with the Premier Sports Cup final looming.

- BBC to show Macclesfield and Spurs FA Cup ties
[1 hours old]: Non-league Macclesfield's FA Cup third round tie with holders Crystal Palace will be televised live on BBC One on Saturday, 10 January (12:15 GMT kick-off).

- 'There can only be one singer' - my secrets of successful man-management
[7 hours old]: In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis looks at man-management and how dealing with unhappy players is not the only challenge a manager will face.

- From first-class cricketer to relationship expert on reality TV
[8 hours old]: How a former first-class cricketer from New Zealand became one of television's most recognisable personalities.

* 'It's more than a job' - Bowles furious at Buccaneers after defeat
[1 hours old]: Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles lashes out at his players in a explosive rant after a fifth loss in six games against the Atlanta Falcons, which drops them to second in the NFC South division and puts their play-off chances at risk.

- Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
[2 hours old]: The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

- Lululemon boss to step down early next year
[3 hours old]: Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

- Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
[8 hours old]: The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

- 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[14 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

- Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
[5 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

- Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
[14 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

- 'No empty shelves at Christmas' as Guinness workers strike
[5 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

- Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
[13 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

- Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash
[14 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

- 'We fundraised all year so our kids could experience a panto'
[7 hours old]: Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.

- Food parcels help thousands at Christmas
[8 hours old]: A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.

- How unwanted coats are changing lives this winter
[8 hours old]: Some 20,000 unwanted coats will be collected, distributed and gifted to those in need.

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and in other older news ...

. Cold, 'super flu' or Covid - how to tell the difference
[99 hours old]: BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

. Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
[18 hours old]: Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

. Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?
[19 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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. Is Flu Different This Winter?
[19 hours old]: The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

. How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
[18 hours old]: And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[392 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
[157 hours old]: Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

. Celebrate Christmas the 80s way with Gary Davies
[361 hours old]: A full-on Christmas celebration with the perfect sleigh-list of 80s Yuletide classics...

. Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
[28 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
[27 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

. Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
[24 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

. Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
[22 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

. Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say
[18 hours old]: Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

. The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
[38 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

. 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
[24 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

. Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
[32 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

. Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
[25 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.

. Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
[31 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

. Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas
[37 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

. Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
[42 hours old]: The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.

. Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
[38 hours old]: Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.

. Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
[44 hours old]: Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[109 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[110 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[134 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[70 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[206 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[221 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[254 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[253 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[278 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[374 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[446 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[518 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[664 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[575 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[311 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?
[422 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[510 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1231 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1417 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[25 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[168 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[319 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[338 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[340 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.