Household energy bills rise as temperatures plummet The 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap amounts to an average overall bill of £1,758 a year, up from the current £1,755. Evening Standard · Jan 1
3 Ways to Detox Your Cleaning Routine for the New Year – Sustainable Swaps Approved by Cleaning Experts Leave harsh chemicals, bacteria-ridden sponges, and excessive plastic in 2025 Homes & Gardens · Jan 1
"In 2026 I shall have definitely, definitely have my solo album out": Tony Iommi films New Year message, reflects on the "Summer of Sabbath" The Riff Lord has spoken Metal Hammer · Jan 1
London New Year 2026 fireworks: Millions thrilled by 'world's greatest' show hailing capital a 'city of hope' Around 100,000 ticketholders gathered along the Thames to watch the display Evening Standard · Jan 1
Mayor of London says capital’s New Year celebrations ‘greatest in the world’ The display included nods to England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph, the Lionesses retaining the Euros and Europe’s Ryder Cup win. Evening Standard · Jan 1
Photos: New Year's celebrations from NYC to Sydney, as world welcomes 2026 South Pacific nations welcomed 2026 first — 18 hours ahead of NYC's annual ball drop. Axios · Jan 1
Greece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang Athens and Nicosia are starting 2026 by turning down the volume on New Year’s celebrations The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Keir Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ in 2026 after Labour leadership speculation In his New Year message, the Labour prime minister, under pressure over faltering economy and with his party trailing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the polls, pledges Britain will ‘turn a corner’ in the next 12 months The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Happy New Year! UK ushers in 2026 with spectacular fireworks display in London Britain rings in 2026 with big celebrations in London and Edinburgh The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Amid Glen Powell And Michelle Randolph Dating Rumors, An Insider Makes Claims About Their New Year's Plans Will we be hearing about them in 2026? Cinemablend · Dec 31, 2025
Man stabbed to death in New Year’s Eve attack in London Police said no arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
5 New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World Linked to Prosperity From eating certain foods at midnight to wearing clothing that symbolizes currency, here are New Year's Eve customs from around the world that are linked to prosperity. GOBankingRates · Dec 31, 2025
Murder investigation launched after 23-year-old man stabbed to death in New Year's Eve attack in Lewisham A crime scene remains in place on Grove Street, Lewisham Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
New Year's Day: Psychic Unveils One Key Sign You Are In For A Lucky 2026 Discover why spotting a penny on New Year's Day could signal a lucky 2026. Psychic Inbaal Honigman reveals the spiritual significance of New Year's superstitions and how to create your own luck. International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 A Happy MAGA New Year! Trump and allies party down at Mar-a-Lago as polls plummet and he wishes misery on Republican colleagues The president and MAGA influencers will gather for joyous bash as Republican power splinters and recedes in Washington
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Times Square revelers brace for coldest New Year’s Eve in years as nasty weather derails iconic celebrations Snow flurries could hit hundreds of thousands of people in Times Square
The Conversation · Dec 31, 2025 What are your new year’s reading resolutions? 6 dedicated readers share theirs When we think about new year’s resolutions, we often think about changing our habits or new setting goals around food, exercise and work. But why not take our reading seriously too?
Euronews · Dec 31, 2025 Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after 161 killed in deadliest blaze in decades The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade.
Bored Panda · Dec 31, 2025 “Grotesque”: New Year’s Eve Act Of Reserving Public Space Brutally Slammed By Locals A group of Aussies attempted to get the best views of Sydney’s world-famous fireworks display using a controversial tactic.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 31, 2025 Sleep experts: this is the one New Year's resolution worth keeping From mental health to physical health, and even life expectancy — here’s how sleep impacts your daily life and why it should be your 2026 resolution
Tom’s Guide · Dec 31, 2025 I asked ChatGPT to help me create my New Year's resolutions — the results were surprisingly useful (and achievable) I always fail when I set them myself, so this year I let ChatGPT create some New Year's resolutions for me — see how I did it and what pledges it decided for me.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Trump kicks off New Year’s Eve celebrations by telling fellow Republican to ‘rot in hell’ The president posted a message defending jailed former Colorado elections clerk and conspiracy theorist Tina Peters and blasted those who had prosecuted her
GOBankingRates · Dec 31, 2025 5 New Year’s Eve Items To Get at Dollar Tree That Cost Way More at Walmart So instead of searching for deals at Walmart and paying more than you expected, grab these five items from Dollar Tree to make your NYE one to remember.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 What stores are open and closed on New Year’s Day? Post offices and banks in the US will be closed on the federal holiday
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Australian prime minister centres New Year’s message on Bondi victims Anthony Albanese centred his New Year's message on the victims of the Bondi terror attack.