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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:55 11 Apr 2026
 
* Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests
[0 hours old]: Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.

. Unpack all the latest drama from Race Across the World
[49 hours old]: Celebrity superfans and travel expert Alfie Watts join Tyler West to discuss the episode!

- EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
[11 hours old]: Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

. EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
[29 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[28 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[80 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

. Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[78 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

. India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
[83 hours old]: India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[404 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
[2179 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
[2660 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?

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- Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
[13 hours old]: Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

- Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
[8 hours old]: The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.

* Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus becomes two-time winner
[0 hours old]: I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time for trainer Willie Mullins at Aintree - pulling off a feat last achieved by Red Rum in doing so.

- More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest
[1 hours old]: Event organisers said it would show the "resistance" to the ban on the group was "stronger than ever".

- Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests
[5 hours old]: The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

- Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central
[2 hours old]: Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

- Woman, 19, killed in dog attack at house
[6 hours old]: A man, 37, is arrested in relation to the incident and remains in custody, police say.

- NHS to offer second dose of MenB vaccine after Kent outbreak
[12 hours old]: Vaccines were offered to thousands of people who may have been exposed, including university students and school pupils in the area.

- Murder arrest over Primrose Hill stabbing
[8 hours old]: Finbar Sullivan, 21, who has been described by his father as "exceptional", was stabbed on Tuesday.

- Artemis II: Return to the Moon
[15 hours old]: Four astronauts. One historic mission. Venturing further from Earth than ever before.

- US-Iran Peace Talks + Artemis II Returns
[4 hours old]: It’s a historic day.

- 'Big punch in the face' - could Arsenal really blow title from here?
[4 hours old]: Nine points clear with six games to play - could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position?

* Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?
[0 hours old]: Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?

- 'The older I get, the more I enjoy it' - Mullins etches name in Aintree folklore
[2 hours old]: It is a Grand National to savour for Irish trainer Willie Mullins as he celebrates his third consecutive victory in the race at Aintree - equalling the record set by legendary trainer Vincent O'Brien.

- England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on
[2 hours old]: England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm".

- Scotland celebrate hard-fought victory over Wales
[2 hours old]: Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

- NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
[3 hours old]: A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.

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and in other older news ...

. JD Vance takes on a perilous mission - could it backfire?
[20 hours old]: As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

. Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?
[20 hours old]: The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

. Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
[21 hours old]: Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

. Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026
[19 hours old]: Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

. The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens
[21 hours old]: Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

. I got a £10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back
[21 hours old]: Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

. Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory
[20 hours old]: As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

. Six-year-old who called 999 to save mum hailed a hero
[39 hours old]: Pearl's mother Carole suffered a bleed on the brain at their home in Croydon last summer.

. Repair Shop restores Britain's first black ballerina's shoes
[78 hours old]: Julie Felix has now had her shoes repaired 40 years after her first professional solo performance.



. Bored retiree creates supersized household objects
[63 hours old]: He lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg and a 13-amp plug.

. 'Miracle' as lost cat returned home after five years
[111 hours old]: Danielle Arme says she "burst into tears" when she heard the news that Bodhi was safe and well.

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. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3614 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
[26 hours old]: Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

. Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
[25 hours old]: A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.


. Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years
[28 hours old]: A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

. Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
[31 hours old]: The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

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

. This coat cost 8 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
[38 hours old]: Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

. Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[34 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

. White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
[42 hours old]: The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

. Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
[53 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

. Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
[48 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

. OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
[48 hours old]: The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

. Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
[46 hours old]: The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

. UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
[60 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

. Lidl begins building its first ever pub
[57 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[78 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[81 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

. Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[83 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
[105 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

. Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[109 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

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

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[45 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
[69 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
[93 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

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

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[141 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[285 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[309 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[275 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[380 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[404 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[452 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[470 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[476 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[499 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[522 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[548 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[572 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. How families can get crisis support to heat homes
[39 hours old]: A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

. Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
[39 hours old]: The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

. Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
[40 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[350 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
[548 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?
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. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[220 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
[221 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[380 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
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