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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 07:35 23 Oct 2025
 
- Wind and rain warnings issued as Storm Benjamin hits UK
[2 hours old]: Commuters brace for heavy rain and strong gusts as the storm sweeps east to the North Sea.

- Two officers hurt and 23 arrested in second night of Dublin disorder
[7 hours old]: Stones and fireworks were thrown at officers stationed outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers.

- Heathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks
[14 hours old]: Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group.

. Eurostar orders first double-decker trains
[19 hours old]: They would be the first two-level high-speed trains to run through the Channel Tunnel.

. How will the EU's new border system work?
[162 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.


and in other news ...

* Four survivors call for minister to quit as row deepens over grooming inquiry
[0 hours old]: They say Jess Phillips has lost survivors' trust, and candidates to chair the inquiry are unfit for the role.

- Person of interest in British girl's disappearance named in Australian state parliament
[4 hours old]: Cheryl Grimmer was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970.

- France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC
[1 hours old]: The commitment has been hit by delays, with political turmoil in France partly to blame.

- Three Send students reflect on their school experience - and what they'd like to change
[7 hours old]: The Institute for Public Policy Research says there should be more comprehensive support for Send students in mainstream schools.

- Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions
[3 hours old]: The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies over continued fighting in Ukraine.

- Pressure to find Traitors reaches fever pitch - but are they turning on each other?
[8 hours old]: The celebrities seemed mired in self doubt as they tried to track down a traitor.

- I thought my insides were falling out – what I didn't expect after childbirth
[7 hours old]: Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.

- King to meet Pope later during historic visit to the Vatican
[10 hours old]: The King arrives for a state visit to the Vatican, against the backdrop of the Prince Andrew scandal.

- British man drowns in Australia after surfboard snaps in wild weather
[4 hours old]: The friend who jumped in to save the surfer also drowned, police said.

- Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
[6 hours old]: Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.

- US kills three in second strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific
[3 hours old]: This is the ninth US strike on alleged drug boats near Latin America, and the second in the Pacific.

- Agatha Christie meets Mr Men in new children's books
[7 hours old]: Christie detectives Miss Marple and Poirot join forces with Mr Tickle and others for the children's series.

- Sam Ryder: I lost my self-esteem, my positivity and my optimism
[6 hours old]: After leaving his record label, Sam Ryder almost quit music. Here's how he picked himself back up.

- The Papers: 'One in, one out and back in again' and 'teen killer unmasked'
[2 hours old]: The return of a migrant who had been sent to France and photos of Harvey Willgoose's murderer make Thursday's papers.

* Going back to the 9-5 after leaving the Love Island villa
[1 hours old]: After being thrust into the spotlight for a short time, what's it like to go back to day-to-day life?

- London Stock Exchange bouncing back, says metals magnate
[7 hours old]: The boss of global energy and metals firm Metlen tells the BBC why it moved its primary listing from Athens to London.

- 'My teenage daughter fell victim to a satanic online group – and I felt powerless to help'
[6 hours old]: A 14-year-old girl had fallen victim to the extreme online right-wing 764 group, her mother says.

* Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge
[0 hours old]: Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities.

- Stable inflation gives chancellor space to break doom loop
[7 hours old]: Steady inflation and lower bond yields gives Rachel Reeves an opportunity, but will she take it?

- Mahmood says Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose'
[5 hours old]: The home secretary's response comes after The Times revealed a report calling the Home Office “dysfunctional”.

- Temu agrees to remove rip-off greeting cards from its site more quickly
[7 hours old]: Card firms say their designs are being copied costing them thousands in lost sales.

- Myanmar's army is taking back territory with relentless air strikes - and China's help
[8 hours old]: China has thrown its weight behind the junta - and its widely condemned plan to hold an election in December.

- Source of Miliband's energy bill pledge casts doubt on savings
[6 hours old]: The expert behind the research on which a £300 savings pledge is based says the promise is "tricky" to deliver.

- Trump says 'existing structure' of White House East Wing to be torn down
[8 hours old]: The US president previously said that his 0m (£186m) ballroom addition would not "interfere with the current building".

- Why Are Survivors Quitting The Grooming Gangs Inquiry?
[11 hours old]: The government is facing questions over it’s handing of an inquiry into grooming gangs.

- A glimpse of the future? Liverpool 'near perfect' despite Isak injury
[7 hours old]: A night of bold calls pays off for Arne Slot as Liverpool return to winning ways at Eintracht Frankfurt, but it comes at a cost as Alexander Isak suffers a groin injury.

- Kane can't stop scoring - is the Ballon d'Or within reach?
[7 hours old]: With 23 goals in 15 games for Bayern Munich and England this season, Harry Kane is emerging as an early frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

- 'Different England taught harsh and familiar lesson by Australia'
[10 hours old]: England are a different side from their Ashes thrashing at the start of the year, but Australia teach them a harsh and familiar lesson at the World Cup, writes Ffion Wynne.

- Liverpool thrash Frankfurt to end losing run
[9 hours old]: Hugo Ekitike scores against his old club as Liverpool come from behind to hammer Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in the Champions League and end their four-match losing run.

- Tesla profits slide despite record revenue
[4 hours old]: Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.

- What do US sanctions on Russian oil mean, and who could be affected?
[2 hours old]: The new sanctions target Moscow's ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said.

- How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine
[7 hours old]: South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

- Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
[3 hours old]: The tech giant also announced a new robotic arm and an AI tool to improve efficiency at its warehouses.

* Date growers hope to turn desert green as new lab opens
[1 hours old]: The bioscience firm has become a world leader in growing date plants.

- Why Beyond Meat shares surged over 1,000% in four days
[10 hours old]: Shares in the struggling plant-based meat company have rallied as retail traders pile onto stock.

- Reeves considering tax hike for lawyers and accountants
[13 hours old]: The chancellor has indicated any tax rises in next month's Budget are likely to be focused on wealthy individuals.

- UK gambling ads with Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea logo banned over influence on children
[6 hours old]: UK's ad watchdog warns the betting companies not to include any character who has a strong appeal to viewers under the age of 18.

* Is Yorkshire turning into a banking desert?
[0 hours old]: In-person services are returning after widespread closure of traditional bank branches.

- Carer has to skip meals to ensure her daughter has enough food
[15 hours old]: Alicia Mehaffey says the rising cost of food means there are time she does not eat so her daughter can.

- Ever thought of investing in a personal 'freedom fund'?
[15 hours old]: Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[4216 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Joel's misogyny storyline is explored by the EastEnders cast
[337 hours old]: The cast of the long-running soap explore the issues raised by Joel’s misogyny storyline.

. Women's Footballer of the Year contender Hampton
[49 hours old]: BBC Sport profiles Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 award.

. Play now
[25 hours old]: Think you can work out where's hotter and colder than you today? Find out by playing our game

. Which benefits are going up and by how much?
[16 hours old]: The cost of living is always important but this month's data has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

. JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts
[24 hours old]: The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.

. Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget?
[20 hours old]: Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[23 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

. Food price rises slow as UK inflation remains at 3.8%
[18 hours old]: However, the cost of items such as red meat and chocolate has continued to rise.

. Our biggest competition is screens at home, says theme park boss
[31 hours old]: Merlin Entertainments Fiona Eastwood sits down for the BBC's Big Boss Interview.

. Labubu maker sees sales soar after launch of mini version of toy
[27 hours old]: The Chinese company saw strong sales in overseas markets, especially in the US.

. Fining firms for sewage spills will get 'quicker and easier', says government
[29 hours old]: The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others.

. ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google
[30 hours old]: ChatGPT Atlas was unveiled as the company seeks new ways to corral users to its online offerings.

. Wegovy maker's board shaken up as directors quit
[38 hours old]: The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance.

. Bank chief says US firm collapses ring 'alarm bells'
[39 hours old]: The Bank of England governor says the collapse of two US firms could be a sign of wider problems in the financial sector.

. Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidates
[32 hours old]: Walmart is pausing hiring those who require H-1B visas in response to the Trump administration's new 0,000 fee.

. Warner Bros Discovery explores sale citing buyer interest
[34 hours old]: The announcement sets the stage for a potential bidding war over the US media conglomerate that owns HBO, CNN and other networks.

. Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office
[79 hours old]: Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.

. How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
[151 hours old]: Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.

. Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
[175 hours old]: Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

. Why AI is being trained in rural India
[163 hours old]: Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

. Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
[247 hours old]: The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

. How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
[294 hours old]: The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

. Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?
[319 hours old]: Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

. Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze
[391 hours old]: The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

. The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation
[415 hours old]: The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

. The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
[487 hours old]: More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

. Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
[511 hours old]: As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

. The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
[583 hours old]: Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

. 'There's no way we can afford 0,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
[678 hours old]: Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

. Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries
[607 hours old]: "The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

. Why is UK inflation still high?
[20 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[210 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

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[895 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
[1711 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[1999 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

. How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas
[139 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.

. The Interview
[199 hours old]: Simon Jack speaks to Jamie Dimon, head of US bank JP Morgan Chase about the global economy

. Witness History
[312 hours old]: In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy

. The Inquiry
[335 hours old]: Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?


 
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