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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:55 20 Jan 2026
 
* Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe 'gap' in rail
[0 hours old]: Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[308 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[226 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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and in other news ...

- Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
[3 hours old]: Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

- I don't want to reconcile with family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
[13 hours old]: Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

- Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green
[2 hours old]: The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

- The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?
[10 hours old]: Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.

* France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
[1 hours old]: The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.

* Tory kicked out of party for 'talking to Reform'
[1 hours old]: Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting.

- Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders
[2 hours old]: A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.

* Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
[1 hours old]: Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

- In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey
[12 hours old]: His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

- Why women are taking their anger out in rage rooms
[1 hours old]: Why a reportedly growing number of women are paying to smash up old TVs and furniture in rage rooms.

- Chris Mason: Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer
[2 hours old]: The prime minister has built his foreign policy around being seen as a trustworthy ally of the US president.

- Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair
[11 hours old]: The Marvel star plays a detective with 90 minutes to prove to an AI judge he did not murder his wife.

- 'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours
[5 hours old]: Lachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children.

* Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls
[1 hours old]: Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

- Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
[2 hours old]: The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

- Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum
[4 hours old]: The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.

- 'Dad died in hospital 18 months ago - we won't bury him until we get answers'
[6 hours old]: Bill Trotter's family claims his death was avoidable but a hospital says he died of natural causes.

- UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
[1 hours old]: The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

- Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
[10 hours old]: Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.

- Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace”
[15 hours old]: European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.

- Man Utd's complicated relationship with Class of 92
[14 hours old]: Manchester United and the class of 92 have a complicated relationship. But is it a problem?

- The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed
[5 hours old]: This is the story of how an unsigned contract that lay hidden in a bungalow for more than 50 years could have changed the course of English football.

* Aspinall questions crowd at new Saudi tournament
[1 hours old]: Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters "weren’t all there of their own accord".

- Father-to-be Ruud ready to leave Melbourne early
[2 hours old]: Norway's Casper Ruud says he "probably won't be here the next day" if his wife goes into labour during the Australian Open.

- Owen to leave role as Mercedes chief designer
[2 hours old]: Mercedes chief designer John Owen, a key figure in multiple drivers' and constructors' championship wins, is to leave the team later this year.

- Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth
[13 hours old]: Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.

- Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
[12 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

- Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed
[12 hours old]: We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.

- Why are UK prices still rising?
[2 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

- 'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral fees
[5 hours old]: The number of families in need of financial help due to bereavement is rising, a charity says.

- Food charity delivers nearly 100,000 meals
[5 hours old]: The Bread and Butter Thing provides healthy, fresh food for those in need.

- Inside the 'real life Repair Shop'
[5 hours old]: The NEPHRA Repair Cafe is giving a new lease of life to broken appliances and saving people money.

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and in other older news ...

. Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over tensions
[19 hours old]: The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

. How could Europe respond to tariffs threat?
[21 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

. BBC News app
[6358 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
[98 hours old]: Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

. Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus'
[17 hours old]: Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies

. How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?
[21 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

. Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
[36 hours old]: Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.

. Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
[18 hours old]: Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.

. IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
[25 hours old]: Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.

. 'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'
[30 hours old]: A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

. China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs
[29 hours old]: Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.

. 'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
[28 hours old]: Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.

. British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
[58 hours old]: Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.

. What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
[24 hours old]: Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

. Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
[53 hours old]: The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.

. Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
[52 hours old]: The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

. The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
[71 hours old]: Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

. Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
[52 hours old]: Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

. Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?
[83 hours old]: President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

. Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
[108 hours old]: The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

. ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
[90 hours old]: OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

. Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
[85 hours old]: The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

. Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
[98 hours old]: John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

. The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed
[102 hours old]: Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

. 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[25 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

. How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
[106 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

. 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
[108 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

. Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[155 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[180 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[204 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[226 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[275 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
[300 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[443 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[512 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[684 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[706 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[779 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[804 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[813 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
[23 hours old]: With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1244 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?
[1356 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
[1444 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
[2165 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

. Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now
[95 hours old]: Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

. The Bottom Line
[119 hours old]: Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.

. Crossing Continents
[178 hours old]: The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?

. Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[261 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.