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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:15 05 Dec 2025
 
. Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again
[19 hours old]: Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

. A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
[33 hours old]: Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

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

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[849 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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- How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families
[8 hours old]: 'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

* Government pledges to end children living in B&Bs
[0 hours old]: The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

- My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
[9 hours old]: The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

- Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
[8 hours old]: Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

- Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years
[9 hours old]: A woman shares her experience of driving anxiety and a driving coach gives tips to combat this fear.

- The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work
[1 hours old]: Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

* Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals, scientists say
[1 hours old]: The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

- Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
[13 hours old]: There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

- 60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown
[4 hours old]: The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

- 'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC
[12 hours old]: The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

- Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon?
[13 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
[9 hours old]: James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

- Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?
[14 hours old]: Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

- Anthony Zurcher: Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt
[10 hours old]: Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.

- The Papers: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT'
[1 hours old]: A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.

- Top scientist says research visa restrictions mean UK 'shooting itself in foot' economically
[8 hours old]: Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

- Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
[7 hours old]: Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

- Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family
[7 hours old]: Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.

- US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms
[6 hours old]: The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections.

- Police recover k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man
[8 hours old]: The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.

- Smith drop an early blow in tale of two Ashes keepers
[3 hours old]: Why wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Ashes Test is potentially worrying for England.

- Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd
[8 hours old]: Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue.

- 'Absolutely plumb!' - Confident Archer ends Weatherald's innings
[1 hours old]: Jofra Archer bowls a brilliant yorker to dismiss Jake Weatherald lbw for 72, leaving Australia on 146-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

* 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine
[0 hours old]: In the world of team sport, no-one adores the achievements of its most accomplished individuals more than America's sports-mad fans, writes Guillem Balague.

- Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
[3 hours old]: The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

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

- Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
[4 hours old]: Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

- Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
[15 hours old]: Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

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. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
[27 hours old]: Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
[38 hours old]: And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

. Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
[19 hours old]: Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

. Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
[20 hours old]: Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

. Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
[22 hours old]: The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

. Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
[30 hours old]: Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

. Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
[50 hours old]: The .38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

. Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
[22 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

. Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden
[34 hours old]: Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

. Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content
[29 hours old]: Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

. People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
[37 hours old]: People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

. Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
[38 hours old]: The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

. Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit
[47 hours old]: As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

. Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
[45 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.

. Boil water warning after Kent and Sussex supply failure
[35 hours old]: The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis “shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.

. Gary Lineker takes football podcast to Netflix
[49 hours old]: The Rest is Football will stream on Netflix during next summer's World Cup as part of a new deal.

. Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped
[46 hours old]: The streaming giant gives users a summary of their listening habits every year.

. Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
[56 hours old]: BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[33 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
[48 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
[81 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
[80 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
[105 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?
[201 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[273 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?
[345 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
[491 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'?
[402 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[585 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[681 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[705 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[753 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
[17 hours old]: Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

. Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
[21 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[22 hours old]: Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[138 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?
[249 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
[337 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
[1058 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
[1245 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

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[146 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
[165 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

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

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[182 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.

. 'I didn't expect that' - minimum wage chat leaves some shocked
[192 hours old]: The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.