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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:55 16 Jul 2025
 
- Watch: Moment tractor swerves off road into homes
[4 hours old]: A drug-driver is sentenced for causing the crash in Chester after running a red light.

- Southend airport reopens after four killed in plane crash
[3 hours old]: An investigation into how the medical evacuation plane came to crash in Essex continues.

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and in other news ...

* Starmer suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion
[1 hours old]: Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.

* MoD offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted data breach names on Facebook
[1 hours old]: The BBC understands the individual, an Afghan national, is now living in the UK.

- BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
[4 hours old]: From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.

- Counter-terror scheme missed chance to intervene in life of Southport killer, says review
[3 hours old]: A major review found the counter-terror scheme could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.

- Co-op boss confirms all 6.5 million members had data stolen in cyber-attack
[7 hours old]: In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

- Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision
[2 hours old]: Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.

- At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza
[2 hours old]: For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites.

- Watch: Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
[2 hours old]: The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.

- Porn sites to introduce age checks for UK users - but how will it work?
[12 hours old]: Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.

- US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
[4 hours old]: The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.


- Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding
[8 hours old]: The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.

- Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
[5 hours old]: Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country's finances.

* What we know so far about Afghan data breach
[0 hours old]: The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.

- Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? What you need to know
[12 hours old]: As dry weather continues, several UK water companies have issued hosepipe bans. What do they mean and who do they affect?

- The mysterious outback murder of a British backpacker that shook Australia
[7 hours old]: Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

- UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% to highest rate in year and a half
[10 hours old]: Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

- Physician associates need new job title, says review
[6 hours old]: It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

- Legend of Zelda movie casts two British actors in lead roles
[3 hours old]: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link respectively.

- Southern Water issues hosepipe ban for 1m people
[10 hours old]: Southern Water announces water restrictions for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Monday.

- Trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes
[4 hours old]: The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton began in February.

- Why can’t Donald Trump shake off the Epstein Files?
[3 hours old]: Leading Republicans break away from Trump and Pam Bondi

- Curry and Tuipulotu set to start for Lions in series opener
[10 hours old]: Tom Curry is set to win the competitive race to be the British and Irish Lions open-side flanker ahead of Jac Morgan, with Sione Tuipulotu featuring in an all-Scotland midfield.

- R&A met Trump's son to discuss Turnberry Open
[7 hours old]: R&A officials meet US President Donald Trump's son Eric to discuss The Open returning to Turnberry - but say logistical challenges remain.

* Sloppy England beaten by India in first ODI
[0 hours old]: Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 62 guides India to a four-wicket win in the opening one-day international in Southampton.

- How can Liverpool afford Isak after spending so much?
[5 hours old]: Liverpool have spent more than £170m on players this summer and are rumoured to be interested in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

- 'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out
[1 hours old]: Watch as India's Harleen Deol is run out after failing to ground her bat during the first one-day international against England.

- The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open
[5 hours old]: Former Australian motorcycle gang member and prisoner Ryan Peake speaks about his unlikely journey to the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

- Trump discussed firing Fed boss but 'highly unlikely' he will
[1 hours old]: The US president admitted he had broached sacking Jerome Powell but rowed back on removing him hours later.

- UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half
[10 hours old]: Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

- Boss of Guinness-owner Diageo suddenly steps down
[5 hours old]: Diageo boss Debra Crew steps down after board decision for her to go.

- Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen
[7 hours old]: In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

- Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm
[6 hours old]: The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.

- Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses
[6 hours old]: The UK's financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients.

- Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says
[10 hours old]: Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.

- US and Indonesia reach tariff deal
[9 hours old]: The US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.

- When will interest rates go down again?
[10 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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

- 'No respite for consumer' as food prices remain 'stubbornly high'
[13 hours old]: It comes as official figures show food and drink prices rose by 4.5% in the 12 months to June.

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. Inside Kew's famous Palm House as it prepares for a £50m makeover
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[25 hours old]: President Trump gives an exclusive interview to the BBC.

. Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?
[45 hours old]: Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.

. Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices
[19 hours old]: Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

. Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%
[16 hours old]: Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.

. Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans
[31 hours old]: Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says.

. Thames Water 'extremely stressed', warns boss amid huge losses
[32 hours old]: The company's future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March.

. US inflation rises as tariffs drive up prices
[29 hours old]: Energy and housing costs were the major drivers of inflation, but consumers are starting to feel the impact of tariffs on basic goods.

. Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars
[32 hours old]: Government will subsidise prices cuts to encourage a shift away from petrol and diesel.

. China growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom
[39 hours old]: The world's second largest economy grew by 5.2% in the three months to the end of June, official figures show.

. Nvidia says it will restart AI chip sales to China
[38 hours old]: The move would reverse a US ban on sales of the high-end chip to the world's second largest economy.

. Farmers face crisis as drought causes grass to fail
[38 hours old]: One farmer says she has never seen a spring and summer with so little rain.

. Meta to spend hundreds of billions to build AI data centres
[40 hours old]: The founder of the social media giant said one of the sites would cover an area nearly the size of Manhattan.

. Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK
[35 hours old]: The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content".

. Starbucks staff must work in the office four days a week
[46 hours old]: The coffees shop firm is offering one-time payments to staff who decide to leave rather than comply.

. Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan
[42 hours old]: Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

. Post Office could be owned by its postmasters, government says
[46 hours old]: The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.

. Boeing fuel switches safe, regulator says after Air India crash
[53 hours old]: A preliminary investigation found the switches had been turned off in June's fatal Air India crash.

. Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows
[60 hours old]: Andrew Bailey tells the Times he believes "the path is downward" on interest rates.

. The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
[69 hours old]: The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

. 'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre
[144 hours old]: Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

. Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
[213 hours old]: Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

. Tariffs are shifting global supply chains
[237 hours old]: Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

. What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
[301 hours old]: As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

. Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
[333 hours old]: Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

. The bridge changing lives and boosting business
[381 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
[405 hours old]: Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

. The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
[405 hours old]: US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

. Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
[493 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
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. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[885 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
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. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
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. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[2252 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Crews battle overnight fire in Kilmarnock town centre
[29 hours old]: Crews battle overnight fire which spread across Kilmarnock shops

. How the rising cost of shoes could hit Trump
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