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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:55 14 Apr 2026
 
. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
[18 hours old]: The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.

. EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'
[22 hours old]: Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.

. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[18 hours old]: The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.

. Taxis, farmers and the fuel crisis in the south
[18 hours old]: Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[466 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2241 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[2723 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?


and in other news ...

* Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'
[0 hours old]: Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".

* We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says
[1 hours old]: Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

* Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
[0 hours old]: Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

- Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
[6 hours old]: Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

- Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales
[1 hours old]: Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic."

* Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash
[1 hours old]: The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.

* What's changed since Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018?
[1 hours old]: BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

* Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey
[0 hours old]: Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

* Teenager charged over Primrose Hill stabbing
[0 hours old]: An 18-year-old is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, following the death of Finbar Sullivan.

- Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan hotel security incident
[13 hours old]: Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears.

- Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
[11 hours old]: The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

- Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
[2 hours old]: Crude prices fall back below 0 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

- Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
[15 hours old]: The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.

- I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice
[5 hours old]: A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea

- Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
[3 hours old]: Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.

- Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised
[6 hours old]: Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

- Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech
[5 hours old]: Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech.

- Why doctors' strikes can actually lead to shorter waiting times and what it costs
[11 hours old]: Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

- Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
[11 hours old]: Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

- Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others
[3 hours old]: Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.

- Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73
[2 hours old]: The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.

- Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say
[4 hours old]: Two survivors want to see those who enabled Al Fayed to carry out his abuse to face justice.

* Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin
[0 hours old]: The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.

- South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money
[4 hours old]: The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.

- Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
[15 hours old]: The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

- 'I should have died' - former England batter Taylor reflects on forced retirement
[5 hours old]: Speaking 10 years on from his retirement aged 26, former England batter James Taylor speaks about how he "should have died" from his heart condition.

- Carrick says Martinez hair-pull red card 'one of worst decisions I've seen'
[14 hours old]: Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.

- Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test
[11 hours old]: Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.

- Stokes says he must work differently with McCullum
[2 hours old]: England captain Ben Stokes says suggestions of a rift with Brendon McCullum have been overstated, but acknowledges he must work with the head coach in a "slightly different way".

- The Briton who remains in demand in NBA at 74
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport charts the remarkable career of Alex McKechnie, who left Scotland to become one of the NBA's top physiotherapists with a reputation of saving basketball careers.

- How Champions League could decide £100m Alvarez's future
[3 hours old]: With Julian Alvarez's Atletico Madrid future uncertain, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how pivotal their Champions League run could prove.

- Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'
[2 hours old]: Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta.

- Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
[5 hours old]: Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than bn.

- Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
[10 hours old]: The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

- Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[11 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

- Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
[10 hours old]: Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".

- Oil jumps back above 0 after US-Iran peace talks fail
[15 hours old]: The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

- US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
[15 hours old]: Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.


and in other older news ...

. US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
[17 hours old]: The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

. BBC News app
[8373 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
[16 hours old]: Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.

. US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears
[18 hours old]: The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

. What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
[18 hours old]: Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

. UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
[23 hours old]: The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals.

. Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs
[20 hours old]: Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

. GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
[19 hours old]: The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.

. Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
[59 hours old]: The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

. British Steel 'needs nationalising by the summer'
[52 hours old]: Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[35 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[81 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[107 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[132 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[156 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[179 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Are you worried about rising fuel costs?
[18 hours old]: Energy costs jump as oil supplies from the Middle East are disrupted by failed US-Iran ceasefire talks.

. Farmers ask Stormont for financial help with fuel costs
[22 hours old]: Fuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[23 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[412 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[611 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[144 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[282 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[283 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.


 
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