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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:15 06 Dec 2025
 
- Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool
[2 hours old]: Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and that his relationship with boss Arne Slot has broken down.

. Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again
[57 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
[71 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
[287 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
[887 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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- England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
[3 hours old]: England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.

- Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
[3 hours old]: The Ukrainian leader says he is "determined" to continue working with the US, as Russian strikes continue.

* King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card
[1 hours old]: The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.

* Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality jobs
[1 hours old]: The government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education.

- Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform
[7 hours old]: Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.


- Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
[6 hours old]: The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display.

- Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
[8 hours old]: For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

- 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'
[4 hours old]: The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".

- Watch: Australia wildfire rips through homes
[7 hours old]: Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.

- Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
[6 hours old]: Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.

- National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC
[6 hours old]: Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.

- Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks
[6 hours old]: Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.

- Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
[1 hours old]: The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.

- US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth
[4 hours old]: The Trump administration is adding Flag Day, which is also President Trump's birthday, to its list of fee-free entry days at national parks.

- 'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
[13 hours old]: Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

- Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan
[5 hours old]: Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

* Watch: Match of the Day
[-9 hours old]: Highlights of seven Premier League games, including Aston Villa v Arsenal.

- England humiliated by 'second-string' Australia - Vaughan
[8 hours old]: England have been humiliated by Australia in the Ashes and are at risk of "psychological damage", says former captain Michael Vaughan.

- Evening World Cup kick-offs for England, but Scotland face 2am opener
[3 hours old]: England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.

- Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
[15 hours old]: Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

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. What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?
[23 hours old]: Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

. Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
[23 hours old]: Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

. 'I let loose' - artist paints every spare inch of her house
[41 hours old]: In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art.

. Giant purple dinosaur caught fly-tipping on CCTV
[36 hours old]: The brightly coloured rogue raptor is spotted looking around before dumping rubbish in a street.

. Controversial 30ft nude gladiator returns to town
[83 hours old]: Three years after he was banned by the council, the 30ft (9m) statue dubbed Golden Balls reappears.

. How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy
[117 hours old]: When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.

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

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

. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
[598 hours old]: The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

. Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
[93 hours old]: Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

. Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
[23 hours old]: The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

. Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
[24 hours old]: It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.



. Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
[29 hours old]: Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

. Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
[28 hours old]: Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

. Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for bn
[25 hours old]: The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

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

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

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

. US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
[29 hours old]: The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

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

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

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

. Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
[42 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
[53 hours old]: Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

. Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
[57 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
[58 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
[60 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
[68 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
[88 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
[60 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
[73 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
[67 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
[75 hours old]: People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

. Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
[77 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
[85 hours old]: As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[71 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
[86 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
[119 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
[119 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
[143 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?
[239 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[311 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?
[383 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
[529 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'?
[440 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
[623 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
[719 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

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

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

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[33 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[34 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
[55 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
[59 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[176 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?
[287 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
[375 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
[1096 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
[1283 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
[184 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
[203 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[205 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
[220 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.