Recent news on the BBC's RSS feed

Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 08:35 02 Dec 2025
 
. Regulator backtracks on 'ghost train' plan
[16 hours old]: Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[176 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
[776 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

---

and in other news ...

* Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
[1 hours old]: Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was "optimistic" about a breakthrough.

- Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[8 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

- Hillsborough families fear delayed police report won't 'give all the answers'
[10 hours old]: A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

- British Fashion Awards in pictures: Baby bumps and Traitors stars
[9 hours old]: Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

- UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive
[2 hours old]: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

* Jury trial reforms set to be announced
[0 hours old]: The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.

- US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says
[5 hours old]: The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.

- Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
[2 hours old]: Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

- Doctors in England to stage five-day strike before Christmas
[15 hours old]: Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

- Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
[6 hours old]: Anika Wells says she is 'ready to help' nations that wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.

- Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
[6 hours old]: The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.

- Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
[3 hours old]: The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

- Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
[7 hours old]: The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

- The Papers: 'OBR chief resigns' and 'Reeves clings on'
[2 hours old]: The exit of the Office of Budget Responsibility chair follows continued attention on the chancellor.

- When's the right time to put your Christmas tree up?
[6 hours old]: When you should you decorate for Christmas – and how to keep your tree looking good until the big day.

- Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m
[2 hours old]: Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.

- Will Australia's social media ban actually work?
[13 hours old]: Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.

- Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs
[5 hours old]: Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

- Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151
[2 hours old]: The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.

- Our daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her
[2 hours old]: Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

- White House doctor releases Trump's 'perfectly normal' MRI results
[6 hours old]: The release comes as Democrats have been pushing to see the results amid concerns about Trump's age.

- Fast-fashion firms Shein and Temu face calls for US investigation
[2 hours old]: Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft.

- Honduras presidential candidates locked in 'technical tie', official says
[3 hours old]: Right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura leads former TV host Salvador Nasralla by just 515 votes, according to country's electoral authority.

- The Budget: Starmer Defends The Chancellor
[12 hours old]: Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public.

- Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast?
[13 hours old]: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”

- England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test
[2 hours old]: Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia.

- What's behind snooker's 147 boom?
[2 hours old]: Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire 1980s.

* What will McLaren do if Verstappen set to win title? F1 Q&A
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

* 'Just put on a helmet' - Pope's scooter advice to England
[0 hours old]: Ollie Pope tells his England team-mates to “put on a helmet” after they were caught riding e-scooters in Brisbane without them.

* '150th Open champion Smith needs more than a cool number plate'
[0 hours old]: Cam Smith admits "it's in my head" as he tries to deal with his career stalling since winning the 150th Open and then joining LIV, writes Iain Carter.

* Trio shortlisted for Young Sports Personality
[1 hours old]: Michelle Agyemang, Luke Littler and Davina Perrin are on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

- OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[8 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

- OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error
[13 hours old]: The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

- Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[8 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

- US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
[15 hours old]: The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

- Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
[11 hours old]: ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.

- Applications open for warm homes scheme help
[2 hours old]: The county council says the scheme provides free heating upgrades and prioritizes the most vulnerable.

- Every pupil to get a hamper of gifts for Christmas
[2 hours old]: Headteacher Jade Hunter says she has not encountered generosity and goodwill like this before.

---

and in other older news ...

. Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
[16 hours old]: The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

. BBC News app
[5178 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Oil and gas firm plans to cut 100 offshore jobs
[20 hours old]: Harbour Energy has already reduced its onshore workforce by about 600 since 2023.

. Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'
[19 hours old]: Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.

. Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says
[25 hours old]: Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.

. Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
[34 hours old]: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

. Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
[34 hours old]: Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

. E-commerce platform breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
[28 hours old]: Retail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.

. Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
[68 hours old]: Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

. 'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'
[62 hours old]: Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

. State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
[91 hours old]: The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

. Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
[89 hours old]: Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.

. How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
[110 hours old]: A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

. Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?
[104 hours old]: Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

. Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal
[92 hours old]: Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.

. Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster
[95 hours old]: The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

. UK tourists included in Louvre 45% ticket price hike
[95 hours old]: The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.

. Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
[113 hours old]: Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[32 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?
[128 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[200 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?
[272 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
[418 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'?
[330 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
[512 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
[608 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

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

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

. Try 'reverse advent calendar' says foodbank
[18 hours old]: The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.

. Get a £40 voucher for attending money session
[21 hours old]: Let's Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.

. 'Staggering' numbers of people sleeping rough
[26 hours old]: More people are being pushed into homelessness due to the cost of living crisis, a charity says.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[65 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?
[176 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
[264 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
[985 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
[1172 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
[73 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
[93 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[95 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
[109 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
[119 hours old]: The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.