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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:55 22 Mar 2026
 
. Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
[48 hours old]: People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1694 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
[2175 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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* No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says
[0 hours old]: Steve Reed says there is "no specific assessment" Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could.

- Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss
[3 hours old]: The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

- Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
[15 hours old]: Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

- Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash
[2 hours old]: Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

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

- 'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike
[1 hours old]: The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

* Iranian missiles injure 160 in towns near Israeli nuclear site
[1 hours old]: Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences.

- Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
[7 hours old]: Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.

- Foreign secretary denounces 'reckless Iran threats' after missiles fired at Diego Garcia
[13 hours old]: Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.

- Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?
[15 hours old]: Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.

- AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
[15 hours old]: Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

- Family-friendly TV drama Crookhaven hopes to be latest hit book adaptation
[14 hours old]: The show, based on a book series by JJ Arcanjo, follows a group of students at a school for crooks.

- Police officer dies in crash and colleague critically ill
[4 hours old]: PC Bradley Corke, 27, had been critically injured in a collision on Thursday, said Kent Police.

* Meningitis cases fall in Kent outbreak
[0 hours old]: Number of confirmed cases drops, says UKHSA, as suspected case linked to another Kent college.

- 'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict
[15 hours old]: How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

- Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?
[15 hours old]: The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.

- Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81
[14 hours old]: A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

- Arsenal and Man City meet in cup final with season-defining implications
[9 hours old]: Premier League leaders Arsenal face title rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, but how important could the result prove in title race?

- Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says
[3 hours old]: The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.

* Jorginho's scathing Instagram post about Chappell Roan goes viral
[0 hours old]: Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho goes viral with a social media post alleging singer Chappell Roan's security guard made his daughter cry.

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and in other older news ...

. Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert
[18 hours old]: The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

. The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul
[16 hours old]: The TikTok and reality TV star was a risky choice for the squeaky clean franchise - and ended up being a wrong one.

. I used to be a bouncer - now I'm a UFC title contender
[141 hours old]: Ffion Davies, 31, is a leading competitor in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winning multiple championships.

. Red kite with sausage roll snapped by photographer
[100 hours old]: Mark Hopkins managed to get some pictures of the bird from his back garden.

. Beef dripping from first Everest summit auctioned
[97 hours old]: The 70-year-old can is on the way to a new owner after previously being taken up Everest.

. Mum 'so proud' of deafblind son's EastEnders debut
[79 hours old]: Five-year-old Harvey Hind, from Clitheroe, Lancashire, appeared on the BBC One soap on Wednesday.

. Artist uses eyelash to paint Peaky Blinders microsculpture
[143 hours old]: Sculptor Dr Willard Wigan made the miniature Tommy Shelby artwork as part of a charity exhibition.

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. The Iranian President Says Sorry, But Does He Mean It?
[359 hours old]: Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring states.

. Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
[94 hours old]: And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

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

. Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
[50 hours old]: Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

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

. UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis
[49 hours old]: The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.

. Hargreaves Lansdown resolves IT issues affecting thousands
[46 hours old]: The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

. Trump-backed television merger moves forward
[48 hours old]: Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

. Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
[63 hours old]: As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
[71 hours old]: The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

. Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub
[64 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

. Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists
[72 hours old]: Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

. US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar
[27 hours old]: The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

. Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
[59 hours old]: They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

. Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?
[53 hours old]: Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

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

. Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
[77 hours old]: The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

. Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
[74 hours old]: Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

. UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
[87 hours old]: Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

. Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
[88 hours old]: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

. US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears
[91 hours old]: The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

. How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[94 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

. Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?
[94 hours old]: Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

. The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
[88 hours old]: With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

. Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
[98 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

. Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts
[96 hours old]: A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

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

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[136 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[159 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[231 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[215 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[221 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[255 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[225 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[269 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[304 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[327 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[399 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[423 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity
[32 hours old]: Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.

. 'Without food charity, we might not eat'
[33 hours old]: Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.

. Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
[51 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2712 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2824 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[75 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[143 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.

. Witness History
[153 hours old]: On 2 March 2006, India and the United States finalised a controversial nuclear deal