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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 05:55 01 Mar 2026
 
* Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on Iran
[0 hours old]: BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.

. Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
[64 hours old]: It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

. New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?
[91 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[245 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1180 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
[1661 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 ...

- Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
[4 hours old]: The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

- Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet
[3 hours old]: The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.

- What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
[2 hours old]: Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

- Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
[4 hours old]: Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

- Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded
[3 hours old]: Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.


- Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims
[9 hours old]: Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

- Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes
[5 hours old]: The UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.

- Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?
[5 hours old]: More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.

- Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards hit the north
[6 hours old]: The singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester.

- Brit Awards 2026: The real winners and losers
[3 hours old]: From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

- Olivia Attwood: 'We shouldn't glamourise being reliant on other people'
[5 hours old]: The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.

- Wellness peptide craze: Why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'
[5 hours old]: Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".

- How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter
[5 hours old]: A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

- This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls
[4 hours old]: Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed.

- Would you say yes to a second-hand wedding dress?
[8 hours old]: Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck.

- I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away
[8 hours old]: I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide.

- Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
[3 hours old]: There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.

- Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
[3 hours old]: Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.

- US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps
[3 hours old]: Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region.

* Inside Iran, panic as attacks unfold but for some it's a moment of relief
[0 hours old]: Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.

- How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
[1 hours old]: World leaders are responding to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.

- Brits red carpet in pictures: Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young at the UK's biggest night in music
[10 hours old]: Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Rosalía turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.

- Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
[6 hours old]: The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

- A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[3 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

- Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says
[12 hours old]: Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

- The Papers: 'Khamenei dead in rubble' and 'Middle East in flames'
[4 hours old]: All of the Sunday papers carry the major world news story on their front pages - the strikes on Iran by the US and Israel.

- Man, 49, dies taking part in skydive at airfield
[8 hours old]: Police say they were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday.

- Global News Podcast: US and Israel carry out joint attacks on Iran
[14 hours old]: President Trump confirms a 'major operation' underway as Tehran targets US military bases

- Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland
[7 hours old]: Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing.

- Carrick not interested in personal Glasner duel
[7 hours old]: Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick comes up against one of the major contenders for the permanent job when Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace go to Old Trafford on Sunday.

- Celtic & Rangers face double jeopardy in derby like no other
[11 hours old]: BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene going into a compelling Old Firm spectacle on Sunday.

- New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'
[9 hours old]: Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

- 'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards
[9 hours old]: Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any competition.

- Lisowski beats 'god' Higgins to set up Welsh Open final with Hawkins
[7 hours old]: Jack Lisowski beats four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 to set up a meeting with Barry Hawkins in the final of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.

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and in other older news ...

. Polanski and Farage don't agree. But they have more in common than you might think
[19 hours old]: Despite huge political differences, the Green and Reform leaders have much in common, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. 'I love the look on his face' - The mum who takes her baby on wilderness adventures
[170 hours old]: Experienced mountaineer Morag Skelton has taken Hamish on skiing expeditions and an island-hopping camping trip.

. First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought
[65 hours old]: Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

. Dog gives birth to record litter of 17 puppies
[47 hours old]: Owners of the two-year-old Irish Setter called Marigold say she has recovered well from the births.

. Stolen spaniel found by police 160 miles from home
[116 hours old]: The brown and white spaniel, called Honey, was handed back to her "very happy" owners, police said.

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. By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton
[45 hours old]: Hannah Spencer is the new Green MP for Gorton and Denton.

. Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
[47 hours old]: Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.

. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
[76 hours old]: An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[26 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[32 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
[37 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[36 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

. Paramount set for 1bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
[49 hours old]: Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[53 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[53 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
[40 hours old]: The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

. Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
[44 hours old]: Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

. Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop
[41 hours old]: Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

. 'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial
[44 hours old]: The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

. Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'
[55 hours old]: The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

. Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
[43 hours old]: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

. Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails
[58 hours old]: The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.

. Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
[61 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

. World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
[63 hours old]: Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

. Walmart to pay 0m over claims it misled drivers over pay
[59 hours old]: The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

. Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
[61 hours old]: Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

. Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?
[81 hours old]: The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

. Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
[64 hours old]: The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

. Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record 5bn revenue
[78 hours old]: Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.

. Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year
[77 hours old]: The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.

. MrBeast video editor fined over insider trading
[81 hours old]: A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.

. Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling
[78 hours old]: The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

. Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs
[75 hours old]: The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[77 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[125 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[149 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[221 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[293 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[308 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[389 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[399 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[389 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[413 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[461 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?
[42 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[455 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[29 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
[40 hours old]: It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.



. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[42 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. Data tool to spot families due financial support
[48 hours old]: Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

. Community larder helps 117 people in one day
[48 hours old]: Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2198 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?
[2309 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
[2397 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?

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[59 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[89 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

. When the retail staff can't help you
[209 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.