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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:35 19 Mar 2024
- Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
[10 hours old]: A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.

. Uber agrees 8m payout to Australia taxi drivers
[31 hours old]: The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.


and in other news ...

- 'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence
[10 hours old]: Bodies pile up even in the "safest" areas of Port-au-Prince, a capital city reeling from gang warfare.

* Hong Kong passes tough security law
[0 hours old]: Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.

- US reports death of senior Hamas military leader
[4 hours old]: Details are also released of President Biden's high-stakes call to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

* Speculation mounts over who will be next James Bond
[0 hours old]: Marvel star Aaron Taylor-Johnson is in the frame as the next actor playing James Bond, reports say.

* Prince William to visit homeless project
[0 hours old]: The Prince of Wales will be in Sheffield for the next phase of his project to improve access to housing.

- Gillian Anderson: Why I changed my mind on playing Emily Maitlis
[10 hours old]: The actress plays the Newsnight journalist in a new film that recreates her Prince Andrew interview.

- Sex and nudity in films get stricter age ratings
[5 hours old]: Scenes that were previously acceptable in films with a 12 rating are now more likely to be rated 15.

- Brit winner Raye to be Saturday headliner at Radio 1's Big Weekend
[3 hours old]: The Saturday acts for the three-day festival's Main Stage are announced, with more to be revealed.

- Magnum-owner to cut jobs and split off ice cream
[1 hours old]: Unilever is to shed 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off its unit which makes Ben & Jerry's and Viennetta.

- New football regulator will put fans' voices front and centre, says PM
[2 hours old]: The UK government will continue plans for an independent football regulator when the Football Governance Bill is introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.

- Fresh Lords battle looms over Rwanda bill changes
[2 hours old]: Labour will try and reinsert some of the ten amendments to the draft law rejected by MPs on Monday.

* Electricity upgrade plan includes miles of pylons
[0 hours old]: New undersea cables and on shore power lines including pylons could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests.

- Is TikTok really a danger to the West?
[11 hours old]: Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.

- The Papers: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote
[6 hours old]: A photo of the Princess of Wales in public post-surgery and the latest Rwanda Bill votes feature on the front pages.

- Ampadu eyes date with destiny and history
[13 hours old]: Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu will become the youngest Wales player to reach 50 caps if he faces Finland in Thursday's Euro 2024 play-off.

- 'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'
[6 hours old]: As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.

- The highs and lows of First Minister Mark Drakeford
[5 hours old]: Mark Drakeford proved popular with voters in the pandemic, but did the gloss come off?

- Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan: Why I hate on-screen vanity
[10 hours old]: The actress says it was crucial to look "ugly and messy" in her new role in comedy series Big Mood.

- Messi fans to get refunds for no-show match in HK
[2 hours old]: The Argentine star has faced fury from Chinese fans since skipping the friendly last February.

- Trump unable to secure 4m bail payment in New York fraud case
[2 hours old]: The former president must either pay the full amount in cash or secure a bond to continue his appeal.

- Squeeze on childcare spaces worsens as expansion plans begin
[10 hours old]: Fewer than a third of councils in all areas have enough spaces for children under two, a charity finds.

* Labour MP apologises for swearing in Commons
[1 hours old]: Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, says he is sorry for his "outburst" as he left the chamber.

- JD Sports accused of 'irresponsible' motorbike ad
[3 hours old]: The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies.

- 'My abuser died waiting for trial'
[5 hours old]: An abuse survivor fears victims may not report crimes due to record court backlogs.

- Stormont minister 'concerned' at PSNI Pride stance
[1 hours old]: PSNI officers are no longer allowed to attend Pride events while wearing uniform.

* Emma's killer 'should never have been out on bail'
[0 hours old]: Peter Duffy murdered his partner Emma Baillie while banned from approaching her over previous abuse.

* First Minister Mark Drakeford to officially quit
[0 hours old]: Wales' first minister will tender his resignation on Tuesday after five years in the job.

* Hanley pulls out of Scotland squad for friendlies
[0 hours old]: Norwich City defender Grant Hanley pulls out of Scotland's squad for the friendlies against the Netherlands and Northern Ireland.

- England beat New Zealand in T20 series opener
[5 hours old]: Heather Knight's 63 from 39 balls set up a comfortable win for England in the first T20 against New Zealand.

* Raducanu's lower back injury 'nothing serious'
[0 hours old]: Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Miami Open with a lower back injury - but her management say the issue is "nothing serious".

- Growing up with Wales - Ampadu poised to make history
[13 hours old]: Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu will become the youngest Wales player to reach 50 caps if he faces Finland in Thursday's Euro 2024 play-off.

* 'Athletes' lives at risk at Enhanced Games'
[1 hours old]: Athletes' lives could be at risk if the Enhanced Games are allowed to go ahead, says Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins.

* Real complain as referee omits abuse of Vinicius Jr
[1 hours old]: Real Madrid file a complaint against the referee who took charge of Saturday's game at Osasuna for not including allegations of racist abuse of Vinicius Jr in his match report.

- Labour's Rachel Reeves to promise new chapter ahead
[1 hours old]: The speech comes after she said Labour would not be able to turn things around "straight away" if voted in.

- Japan raises rates for first time in 17 years
[1 hours old]: The central bank had previously cut the rate below zero to try and stimulate Japan's stagnating economy.

- How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping
[11 hours old]: Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.

- Evergrande and its founder accused of bn fraud
[10 hours old]: Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life.

- Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip
[8 hours old]: The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.

- Fraud trial of British tech tycoon begins in US
[15 hours old]: Autonomy founder Mike Lynch is accused of fraudulently inflating the value of his software firm.


and in other older news ...

. Predicting Putin's landslide was easy, but what comes next?
[25 hours old]: The Russian president will get a confidence boost from the tightly controlled election, says Steve Rosenberg.

. Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street
[19 hours old]: The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM.

. BBC takes a close-up look at new Banksy London mural
[18 hours old]: Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.

. Banksy is back, plus the new deep sea treasure hunting
[16 hours old]: Mystery artist confirms new London tree mural is his work

. Egg Freezing and Me
[155 hours old]: Inside the world of one of the fastest growing fertility treatments in the UK.

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[6721 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. How are the child benefit rules changing?
[285 hours old]: Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.

. What is GDP and how does it affect me?
[147 hours old]: A basic guide to how the health of the economy is measured, and why that calculation matters.

. What is a recession and how could it affect me?
[331 hours old]: A recession means the UK economy has shrunk for two three-month periods - or quarters - in a row.

. How fast are prices rising in the UK?
[145 hours old]: The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but still remains above the 2% target.

. How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
[5227 hours old]: There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.

. Five tips when asking for a pay rise
[859 hours old]: Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.

. Tata shutting down ovens over stability concerns
[18 hours old]: Steel unions say they have known of concerns about the condition of the coke ovens for some time.

. Heat pumps too expensive, government warned
[35 hours old]: The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.

. New mortgage deals being pulled within days
[35 hours old]: Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.

. 'I sat inches away from Boeing plane's mid-air blowout'
[26 hours old]: Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.

. PM pledges to create 20,000 more apprenticeships
[33 hours old]: The government says it will fully fund training for people under 21 from April, as part of a £60m investment.

. Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p
[27 hours old]: A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.

. How much trouble is Boeing in?
[57 hours old]: The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.

. 'My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off'
[56 hours old]: Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying.

. Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled over tech issues
[64 hours old]: Sainsbury's cancels deliveries due on Saturday as Tesco also apologises over cancellations.

. Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon
[71 hours old]: No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.

. EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains
[81 hours old]: Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.

. HelloFresh denies taking money after accounts closed
[97 hours old]: Some customers say their accounts with the food box firm were reactivated and money taken without consent.

. Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row
[89 hours old]: The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.

. Vogue's new editor says she has 'big shoes to fill'
[109 hours old]: Chioma Nnadi replaces Edward Enninful, who broke boundaries at the fashion magazine.

. Flight chaos made worse by engineer delay
[117 hours old]: August bank holiday disruption was made worse by engineers' inability to fix the issue from home, a report says.

. Post Office victim's child: 'Scandal left me mute'
[119 hours old]: Katie Downey and other postmasters' children want redress for the impact the scandal had on their lives.

. What is a heat pump and how much do they cost?
[23 hours old]: The financial support to help households replace their gas boilers with heat pumps is increasing.

. Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer'
[80 hours old]: We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.

. What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand
[80 hours old]: American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.

. Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley
[109 hours old]: With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage.

. 'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'
[131 hours old]: AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.

. Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home
[155 hours old]: Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.

. When wind turbine blades get old what's next?
[179 hours old]: As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades.

. 'HMRC gave me £49,000 tax relief, but wants it back'
[203 hours old]: Some UK start-ups who received tax breaks for innovation are being pursued to repay the money.

. What a deal says about America's office market
[226 hours old]: The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.

. Faisal Islam: The Budget was more radical than it looked
[253 hours old]: It lacked pre-election fireworks, but there was a radical thread that could have long-term consequences.

. Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive
[202 hours old]: The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.

. 'I earn £70,000 and can now get child benefit payments'
[287 hours old]: The BBC spoke to people with a range of earnings and household set-ups about how the Budget affects them.

. Your data is all over the web - is there a better way?
[275 hours old]: Would it be better to keep your personal data in one place, rather than entering it into hundreds of websites?

. What does the Budget mean for you?
[309 hours old]: Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.

. MH370: The families haunted by one of aviation's greatest mysteries
[275 hours old]: They still feel chained to the plane that vanished 10 years ago, with their loved ones on board.

. Can the Panama Canal save itself?
[323 hours old]: The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.

. 'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'
[299 hours old]: As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself.

. China sets ambitious economic target for 2024
[343 hours old]: The announcement comes as the ruling Communist Party tries to reinvigorate the Chinese economy.

. Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI
[347 hours old]: Campaigners worry that the gambling industry will not use AI responsibly.

. Did the last Budget deliver growth and cheap beer?
[359 hours old]: The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?


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