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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 01:35 03 Jun 2026
 
- 'Difficult' day for passengers due to Tube strike
[1 hours old]: Transport for London apologises as commuters face another planned walkout on Thursday.

. Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal
[35 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[73 hours old]: How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

. Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
[43 hours old]: Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1656 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

- Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says
[3 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.

- Key moments from police bodycam footage
[6 hours old]: BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.

- Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
[1 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

- US says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker
[3 hours old]: The US military says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".

* More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast
[1 hours old]: Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions compared to average, as Simon King explains

* Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
[1 hours old]: Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

- Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
[1 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

- Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
[3 hours old]: Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

- South West Water fined £1.8m over Devon parasite outbreak
[7 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

- Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
[8 hours old]: Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".

* Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
[1 hours old]: Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

- Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober
[13 hours old]: The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

* Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
[1 hours old]: The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

- Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
[12 hours old]: A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

- Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
[5 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

- British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
[8 hours old]: Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

- Search operation launched after fishing boat sinks
[2 hours old]: One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.


- Ex-BBC presenter John Humphrys on being drunk during live Nixon resignation report
[2 hours old]: The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.

- Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[14 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

- More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
[10 hours old]: Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

- Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms
[7 hours old]: A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.

- Newscast
[5 hours old]: Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.

- Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed Slot
[3 hours old]: Liverpool reach a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

- Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson
[2 hours old]: Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old

- Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards
[1 hours old]: England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.

- Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
[5 hours old]: Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

- No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup
[6 hours old]: The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

- Bashir returns to England team for first Test
[9 hours old]: Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

- King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
[7 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

- Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
[3 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

- Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak
[7 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

- Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[13 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

- Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
[12 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.


and in other older news ...

. How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
[25 hours old]: In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

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[9562 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[104 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[25 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[17 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.


. Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
[18 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

. London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
[21 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

. China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
[17 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

. OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
[29 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

. Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[32 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

. UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
[31 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

. Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
[40 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

. EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
[39 hours old]: US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.

. Why is Lidl opening a pub?
[49 hours old]: The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.

. Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
[37 hours old]: The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".

. A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
[48 hours old]: A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

. Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
[49 hours old]: China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

. Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
[74 hours old]: The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

. Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
[95 hours old]: Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[49 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[121 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[145 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[157 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[217 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[239 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[289 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[313 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[361 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[377 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[379 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[457 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[499 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[37 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. Election 2026: Child poverty a 'huge red flag'
[43 hours old]: The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.

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

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1081 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1602 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1800 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[155 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[157 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[199 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[255 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

. Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
[274 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?


 
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