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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:15 14 Jan 2026
 
- Moment cargo ship crashes into oil tanker in North Sea
[1 hours old]: A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.

* Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station
[1 hours old]: The crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California in the early hours of Thursday local time.

- Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
[7 hours old]: Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

- Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
[7 hours old]: Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

- Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
[5 hours old]: The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.



. New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
[30 hours old]: Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[175 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
[94 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 ...

* Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland
[0 hours old]: There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.

- US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar base as US considers Iran action
[1 hours old]: US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

- 'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran
[2 hours old]: BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters.

- Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban
[3 hours old]: West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.

- US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government
[2 hours old]: It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.

- Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties
[8 hours old]: The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

- Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
[6 hours old]: The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.

- California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
[3 hours old]: The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.

- Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill
[1 hours old]: They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.

- White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
[3 hours old]: Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly 0,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford.

- Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
[6 hours old]: Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.

- Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
[5 hours old]: The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.

- Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution?
[1 hours old]: The 26-year-old shop owner was arrested in his home on 8 January in connection with protests in Iran.

- Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity
[4 hours old]: The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.

- Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on'
[6 hours old]: The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.

- After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded?
[12 hours old]: Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

- UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet
[6 hours old]: The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.

- David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'
[5 hours old]: The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

- Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
[5 hours old]: Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

- Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
[6 hours old]: Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.

- Apprentice contestant struck off over social posts
[4 hours old]: Dr Asif Munaf posted or reposted 36 "seriously offensive" comments on X, a tribunal finds.

- France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity
[8 hours old]: French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

- Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?
[1 hours old]: Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

* Bayern's record-breaking Bundesliga season in numbers
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport examines the stunning numbers behind Bayern Munich's record-breaking start to the Bundesliga season - and what records they could topple.

* A 6-2 sweep - Robertson & Trump complete bizarre Masters sequence
[0 hours old]: Neil Robertson completes an unprecedented eighth 6-2 win in the first round of the Masters as he advanced past Chris Wakelin into the quarter-finals.

- TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
[8 hours old]: The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

- No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
[8 hours old]: The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.

- UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
[11 hours old]: The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.

- Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
[8 hours old]: There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

- Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales
[6 hours old]: The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.

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and in other older news ...

. Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you
[22 hours old]: We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

. First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
[23 hours old]: Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

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[6225 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Sadiq Khan Interview
[53 hours old]: Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

. Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
[51 hours old]: And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

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

. China announces record tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
[16 hours old]: Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at .19tn as China diversified its trade.

. Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?
[16 hours old]: Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

. US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
[19 hours old]: Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

. Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
[29 hours old]: Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

. World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
[33 hours old]: Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

. Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
[34 hours old]: Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

. Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
[29 hours old]: A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

. Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
[32 hours old]: The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.

. Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
[36 hours old]: The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

. X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
[43 hours old]: It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

. Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
[50 hours old]: The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

. UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
[59 hours old]: Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

. Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
[58 hours old]: Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

. Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
[54 hours old]: Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

. Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
[59 hours old]: The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

. Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
[52 hours old]: The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

. US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
[55 hours old]: Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[47 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
[71 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
[93 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
[143 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
[167 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[379 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
[551 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
[574 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?
[647 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?
[671 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
[681 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[719 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
[41 hours old]: Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

. 'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'
[41 hours old]: The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

. Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
[58 hours old]: The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1112 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?
[1223 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
[1311 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
[2032 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 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[128 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

. The Inquiry
[159 hours old]: Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[638 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.