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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:55 13 Apr 2026
 
* How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[0 hours old]: Four vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US military blockade of Iranian ports set to begin on Monday.

- On the road with Canadian forces training for a new Arctic reality
[11 hours old]: Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, its military spent two months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.

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

. Easyjet leaves 100 behind in border check queues
[18 hours old]: About 100 people missed their flights because of border control queues at Milan's Linate airport.

. EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
[49 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
[67 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[442 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
[2217 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
[2698 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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and in other news ...

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

* Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism
[0 hours old]: The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".

- Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
[4 hours old]: Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

- Katya Adler: Celebration in Budapest, relief in Brussels but a blow for Moscow
[2 hours old]: European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

- The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
[11 hours old]: Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?

- Deep-fried food and daily sausage rolls banned in new school dinner plans
[2 hours old]: Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

- Rachel Zegler's heroes, prizes for Paddington and more moments from the Olivier Awards
[12 hours old]: The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony.

* Four teens arrested over fatal stabbing of boy, 16
[0 hours old]: Police say they are not treating the stabbing as a "random attack".


- Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
[2 hours old]: The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.

* UK will not join blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
[0 hours old]: UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

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

- Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
[12 hours old]: The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

- Rory McIlroy defends Masters title, underlining why he is one of golf's greats
[11 hours old]: Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

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

- How do you rebuild your life after marrying a conman?
[11 hours old]: A woman who wed a romance conman says victims receive abuse on social media "blaming" them.

- Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup
[11 hours old]: The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches - but has now widened the eligibility.

- Work begins on UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station
[1 hours old]: Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

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

* PM to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto
[1 hours old]: Security chiefs will not be able to block spies from giving evidence to future public inquiries.

- Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
[13 hours old]: The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

- Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing in Sydney
[9 hours old]: Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.

- Where does McIlroy rank among greats after Masters defence?
[6 hours old]: Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.

* Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats
[0 hours old]: Paris-Roubaix's remains elite's sport's most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can't win.

- The Masters that got away - Rose the nearly man again
[2 hours old]: Justin Rose says his latest run at the Masters was the "chance that got away" after falling short at Augusta once more.

- Man City have psychological edge over Arsenal - Rooney
[5 hours old]: Wayne Rooney says Manchester City have the psychological edge over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

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

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

- Work begins on nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs
[1 hours old]: Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

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

- Rising fuel costs puts strain on transport charity
[5 hours old]: A charity in Gloucestershire says it will have to find an extra £20k to cover increased fuel costs.

- 'School breakfast club has best toast in the world'
[5 hours old]: Up to 120 pupils go to the free club at Lawley Primary and say it helps get them ready to learn.

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and in other older news ...

. Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Paddington walk Oliviers red carpet
[17 hours old]: Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall.

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

. US-Iran Talks Fail - What Happens Next?
[20 hours old]: And what stopped an agreement?

. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3653 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
[35 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'
[28 hours old]: Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.

. Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims
[18 hours old]: A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.


. Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
[64 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
[63 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
[66 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
[69 hours old]: The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

. This coat cost 8 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
[76 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?
[72 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
[80 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
[91 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
[86 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
[86 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
[84 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
[98 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
[95 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[56 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?
[83 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
[107 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
[131 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[155 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
[179 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
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. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[347 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?
[313 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
[418 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
[442 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[490 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
[508 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
[514 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
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. NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
[41 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.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[388 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
[586 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
[258 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
[259 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
[418 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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