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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:55 17 Apr 2026
 
- Family 'skimped to get by' during toddler's cancer treatment
[5 hours old]: There is a bespoke fund to cover travel costs for families of children undergoing cancer treatment - but it only applies in England.

- Afghan veteran hospitalised after station assault
[6 hours old]: Aziz Ahmadzai had been working as a security guard at Weymouth Railway Station when he collapsed.

- Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
[4 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2313 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
[2795 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?

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and in other news ...

- Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again
[10 hours old]: The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

* Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
[0 hours old]: Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

- Lamborghini among 160,000 cars seized as uninsured driving reaches 17-year high
[4 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

* Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
[0 hours old]: On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

- Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl
[2 hours old]: The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

- UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
[11 hours old]: The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

- Three charged with arson on Persian media offices
[2 hours old]: Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

- Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
[12 hours old]: Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

- Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
[14 hours old]: The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

- Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
[9 hours old]: Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

- BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
[1 hours old]: Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.

- What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
[2 hours old]: A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

- Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
[12 hours old]: Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

- Avengers reassemble and Ariana meets the Fockers - Hollywood studios preview new movies
[2 hours old]: Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.

- Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'
[11 hours old]: The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

- Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?
[11 hours old]: The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?

- Peacock terrorises 92-year-old farmer's chickens
[6 hours old]: The peacock initially got along with the chickens before running riot on the farm, the farmer says.

- Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
[4 hours old]: Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

- Runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search in South Korea
[7 hours old]: The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

* Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft
[1 hours old]: Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm.

- Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?
[15 hours old]: Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

- Nobody says who called first, but Arteta and Guardiola speak again - Balague
[5 hours old]: As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved.

- What it's really like to try to make it to F1
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

- 'I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history
[6 hours old]: Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

- McGlynn should be 'in the conversation' to be Celtic manager - Lennon
[3 hours old]: Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

- Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman
[13 hours old]: Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

- Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[12 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

- Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
[15 hours old]: Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.


- The fake images behind AI insurance scams
[1 hours old]: An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

- How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?
[14 hours old]: The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

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. No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
[18 hours old]: The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

. Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?
[16 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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. Has Trump given up on the midterms?
[41 hours old]: The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

. Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
[59 hours old]: An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

. Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?
[18 hours old]: With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.

. Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole
[17 hours old]: Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach.

. UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
[24 hours old]: The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

. UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
[19 hours old]: The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

. Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers
[18 hours old]: The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

. Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous
[36 hours old]: Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

. Allbirds shares soar 580% after pivot from shoes to AI
[33 hours old]: The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

. Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
[28 hours old]: Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

. DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike
[19 hours old]: Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.

. China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
[28 hours old]: The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

. More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
[26 hours old]: A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

. Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams
[29 hours old]: An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

. Japan pledges bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
[30 hours old]: The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

. Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
[36 hours old]: The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

. US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
[40 hours old]: The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

. Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
[25 hours old]: It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

. 'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to affect nation's petrol supplies
[31 hours old]: The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

. AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
[47 hours old]: The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.

. Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
[33 hours old]: Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

. Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work
[43 hours old]: The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

. Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
[60 hours old]: People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[36 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[83 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[107 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[153 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[180 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[204 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[228 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Social supermarket opens to cut food bills
[18 hours old]: The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.

. The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen
[30 hours old]: A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.

. How you could get free electricity for doing your washing
[39 hours old]: You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[484 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
[683 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?
[16 hours old]: The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.

. Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war
[17 hours old]: The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

. US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
[88 hours old]: Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.