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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:15 17 Sep 2025
 
- End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
[11 hours old]: The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

. Why hackers are targeting the world's shipping
[59 hours old]: Cargo ships are increasingly coming under cyber attack by criminal gangs and hostile nation states.

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and in other news ...

- America's unofficial party house where Trump spent the night
[13 hours old]: The ambassador's residence in central London has a colourful history and may be on Trump's itinerary.

* Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%
[0 hours old]: While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

- Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege
[9 hours old]: The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial.

- New £22bn AI deal could rapidly boost UK economy, says Microsoft boss
[2 hours old]: Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.

* Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison
[1 hours old]: Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

- Rescuing my poisoned cat cost £3,000 - here's how to spot fake medicine
[9 hours old]: Pet owners are being urged to check all medicines carefully before using them.

* Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape charges
[0 hours old]: The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

* Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
[0 hours old]: His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.

- Four arrests after Trump and Epstein images projected on Windsor Castle
[1 hours old]: Police said four people remain in custody after the "stunt," which coincided with the US president's arrival in the UK.

- What is the President doing on his visit to the UK?
[3 hours old]: US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

- Chris Mason: Trump visit puts focus on pageantry after PM's tough fortnight
[5 hours old]: The government will hope for a reprieve from questions about Peter Mandelson, says the BBC's political editor.

- 'I created a successful business thanks to a disability grant - but cuts will sink it'
[6 hours old]: Many disabled workers face the threat of losing their jobs or businesses because of long waits for government grants.

- US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC
[12 hours old]: Korean workers who were detained in the US say they were treated like criminals and are still in shock.

- Politicians get rich while we suffer - so I helped bring down our government in 48 hours
[12 hours old]: Gen Z protesters in Nepal tell the BBC of their pride and heartbreak after last week's momentous protests.

- Read the text messages between Charlie Kirk accused and roommate
[9 hours old]: "You're joking, right????" the roommate responds in one message after the alleged gunman tells him he did it, according to court documents.

- Why the US is expected to cut interest rates
[11 hours old]: The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024.

- Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink
[8 hours old]: The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.

- 'It took 20 years but I brought my rapist to justice'
[8 hours old]: Dan Cooper describes how serving on a jury prompted him to re-report the attack he suffered in 2004.

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

- Landlords 'scared' and selling up before renters' rights bill becomes law
[9 hours old]: Patricia Ogunfeibo sells one of her properties in south-east London, saying landlords are "scared".

- Labour deputy hopeful Powell attacks welfare 'errors'
[5 hours old]: Lucy Powell also hits back at claims she is running to be deputy leader as a "proxy" for Andy Burnham.

- Eritrean man wins block on removal to France under 'one in, one out' deal
[1 hours old]: Some migrants who arrived in the UK by small boat had been told they would be put on flights to France as early as Tuesday.

- UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
[3 hours old]: An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.

- Parents fight for justice over couple's toxic limoncello deaths
[1 hours old]: Greta Otteson and Arno Quinton died on Boxing Day last year after they were poisoned by methanol.

- 'Forgotten' royal castle uncovered on Scottish island
[4 hours old]: Archaeologists say the fortress was owned by ancestors of Scotland's medieval Lord of the Isles.

- US tennis star sorry for 'offensive' comments on Chinese food
[3 hours old]: She described the turtle and frog dishes as "crazy" and "wild", causing a social media storm.

- Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission
[15 hours old]: Israel rejects UN Commission finding that it is committing genocide in Gaza.

- Mourinho close to succeeding Lage at Benfica
[3 hours old]: Jose Mourinho is close to a return to management with Benfica, replacing Bruno Lage who was sacked after the Champions League defeat against Qarabag.

* Hatton was excited for the future, say family
[0 hours old]: Former world champion Ricky Hatton was "not alone in life" before his death at the age of 46, say his family.

* Ex-Arsenal midfielder Partey denies rape charges
[0 hours old]: The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

* Barcelona winger Yamal ruled out of Newcastle game
[0 hours old]: Winger Lamine Yamal is not part of Barcelona's squad for their Champions League match at Newcastle United on Thursday.

- Rejected Jackson's early chance to haunt Chelsea
[5 hours old]: Nicolas Jackson gets an early chance to haunt his parent club when Bayern Munich face Chelsea on Wednesday.

- New AI deal could rapidly boost UK economy, says Microsoft boss
[2 hours old]: Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.

- GSK pledges bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen
[3 hours old]: The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.

- Trump says he will sue New York Times for bn
[15 hours old]: He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.

* Will UK interest rates fall further?
[1 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- Chip shop cuts costs by using AI to take orders
[5 hours old]: Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs.

- Charity boosts bursary cash to university students
[5 hours old]: The charity says the rising cost of living has affected what students can pay for.

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. 'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - watch BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump
[17 hours old]: The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

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. Americanswers…on 5 Live! Who is Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer?
[39 hours old]: Plus, behind the scenes of Trump’s last state visit and what might happen this week?

. Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
[16 hours old]: A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

. State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
[24 hours old]: Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

. US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
[17 hours old]: US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

. How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
[25 hours old]: The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

. JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources
[24 hours old]: The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.

. Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn
[23 hours old]: Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.

. Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
[23 hours old]: Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.

. Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
[24 hours old]: Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

. Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand
[18 hours old]: The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.

. Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises
[20 hours old]: Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.

. Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote
[33 hours old]: His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.

. Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores
[42 hours old]: Administrators say they are hopeful the chain's remaining 85 stores can be saved.

. Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says
[22 hours old]: The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.

. US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China
[30 hours old]: The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.

. Trump renews push to end companies' quarterly reports
[42 hours old]: The US president urges regulators to adopt a semi-annual schedule for financial reports.

. Musk buys bn worth of Tesla shares
[43 hours old]: The purchases, the billionaire's first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.

. Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers
[44 hours old]: Kering, the luxury French fashion house which owns the brands, confirmed the attack to BBC News.

. 'Killer' child car seats still on sale 10 years on
[50 hours old]: Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.

. AI challenges the dominance of Google search
[35 hours old]: The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.

. Will farming under solar panels take off?
[131 hours old]: Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

. 'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage
[155 hours old]: More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.

. Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
[203 hours old]: Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.

. The US factory spending 0,000 a month more due to tariffs
[214 hours old]: The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

. The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'
[226 hours old]: Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.

. Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
[299 hours old]: Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.

. The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
[299 hours old]: Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

. Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries
[323 hours old]: Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.

. How much is the winter fuel payment and who will get it?
[21 hours old]: About nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, after a government U-turn.

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[35 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?
[851 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
[1139 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

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[1770 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[2387 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?

. How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'
[139 hours old]: BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.

. Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills
[286 hours old]: Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

. Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students
[312 hours old]: Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

. Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
[365 hours old]: Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

. Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
[528 hours old]: He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.