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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:15 20 Dec 2025
 
. When roads will be busiest and supermarket hours: How to navigate the Christmas break
[18 hours old]: Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.

- Tributes to 16-year-old who died after London Underground station incident
[3 hours old]: The teenager's family remember their daughter as a bright and beautiful girl.

- First batch of Epstein files released
[14 hours old]: Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

. Millions head off for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway
[26 hours old]: Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

. Insurers told to make policies easier to understand
[56 hours old]: The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors.

. Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better
[76 hours old]: Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts.

. A 45% school bus fare hike is too much, says dad
[35 hours old]: Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter's bus journeys.

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and in other news ...

- Photo of Andrew lying on laps at Sandringham in new Epstein files
[5 hours old]: The photo appears to have been taken in the saloon room at Sandringham, the royal estate in Norfolk.

- William takes George to homeless charity he visited as a child with Diana
[3 hours old]: Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.

- Appeal to all MI5 staff for information in BBC spy case
[7 hours old]: The inquiry head says it is "surprising" that new material is being uncovered years after the case began.

- Famous faces, court documents and redacted pages - what's in the Epstein files
[4 hours old]: High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.

- Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case
[8 hours old]: Pakistan's former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict.

- Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him
[1 hours old]: The former contestant alleges he received an "anonymous" email from a BBC executive with stats showing he received "far more" votes.

- US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
[7 hours old]: The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.

- Anthony Joshua got a huge pay day, but his victory over Jake Paul was slow and joyless
[8 hours old]: Anthony Joshua earns one of the biggest paydays of his career - but where does his victory over Jake Paul leave both fighters and boxing?

- The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part One)
[4 hours old]: Danny Robins, Armando Iannucci and Alexander from The Traitors!

- Maresca hints at wanting older heads at end of chaotic week
[3 hours old]: Blues manager Enzo Maresca hints that having some more experience in his squad would be beneficial following their comeback to earn a point at Newcastle.

* Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks jaw
[1 hours old]: Jake Paul's jaw is broken in two places by Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight fight in Miami.

- Stupid or valid? Did Brook's shot put Australia on the brink?
[8 hours old]: Harry Brook's dismissal put England on the brink of Ashes defeat but was his reverse sweep stupid or valid?

- Watch: Joshua knocks out Paul in one-sided fight
[9 hours old]: Anthony Joshua defeats YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he secures a comfortable win via a sixth-round stoppage in Miami.

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and in other older news ...

. What's really going on with flu this winter
[19 hours old]: We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

. Pantone's white Colour of the Year sparks backlash
[17 hours old]: Some critics have labelled the decision as "Pantonedeaf" and designers are divided in opinion.

. Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality
[24 hours old]: It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.

. Are these AI prompts damaging your thinking skills?
[17 hours old]: Generative AI tools have become hugely popular but some experts worry about the effect they have on the brain.

. I adopted a boy and then at Christmas, his baby sister too
[31 hours old]: Sarah from Shropshire is about to celebrate her third Christmas with her adopted children - siblings.

. Rhino calf born at park takes wobbly first steps
[37 hours old]: The moments after Mo's birth were captured on camera by the team at Cotswold Wildlife Park.

. From backstage to centre stage - how a stand-in Dame saved the day
[61 hours old]: A light operator, with a university performance degree, stepped in with no rehearsal time.

. We couldn't find a buyer for our home, so we're selling raffle tickets for it instead
[156 hours old]: After failing to sell the traditional way, Jennie and John Bailey decide a different approach.

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. Removed Ben & Jerry's chair says Magnum aimed to 'smear' her
[22 hours old]: Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.

. Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain
[23 hours old]: Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.

. £100 contactless card limit to be lifted
[27 hours old]: Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.

. Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers
[31 hours old]: Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest.

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

. What's pushing up the cost of Christmas dinner this year?
[43 hours old]: A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

. Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant?
[29 hours old]: The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?

. WH Smith probed by regulator over accounting error
[32 hours old]: The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes.

. AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
[37 hours old]: Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.

. French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls
[27 hours old]: The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

. TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban
[35 hours old]: The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.

. Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm liquidated and unlikely to repay £148m
[32 hours old]: The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

. Faisal Islam: Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?
[49 hours old]: The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.

. Japan hikes interest rate to highest level since 1995 as inflation bites
[39 hours old]: It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs.

. UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson
[40 hours old]: Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.

. BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
[55 hours old]: BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

. Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in bn deal
[49 hours old]: The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.

. HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job
[47 hours old]: Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.

. Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'
[51 hours old]: The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.

. Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November
[52 hours old]: Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).

. Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
[55 hours old]: Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

. Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court
[73 hours old]: The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

. The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
[71 hours old]: The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.

. Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over 8bn Paramount bid
[66 hours old]: Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[67 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
[77 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
[115 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[139 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[211 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[306 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[307 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[331 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

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

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[403 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
[50 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
[451 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
[450 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
[475 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[508 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?
[619 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
[707 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
[1428 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
[1614 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

. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[53 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.

. Inflation is at its Lowest for Eight Months
[77 hours old]: Lower prices for food and clothing meant inflation fell by more than expected

. Lower Clothing and Food Prices Help Inflation Fall
[80 hours old]: The inflation rate fell to 3.2% from 3.6%, a larger fall than analysts expected