The Prime Minister's New Year’s Message: 31 December 2025
The Prime Minister’s New Year’s MessageThings have been tough in Britain for a while. You long for a bit more money in your pockets, a meal out, a holiday. In 2026, the choices we’ve made will mean more people will begin to feel positive change in your bills, your communities and your health service. For all the times that have been tough, I hope the festive period has brought good moments. When Britain turns the corner with our future now in our control, the real Britain will shine through more strongly.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 02:05 UTC
Rita Ora’s NYC fashion parade ahead of her third Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve concert in the city
Rita Ora has made sure to turn heads over the last few days as she stepped out in glamorous winter outfits in New York City ahead of hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. The singer, 35, is set to join Ryan Seacrest to host the annual Times Square tradition for New York viewers. Ahead of the big day on Wednesday, Rita braved the freezing weather in stylish fur coats and cosy knitted jumpers. On Monday, the songstress put on a striking display as she posed for snaps in a brown fur coat covered in a plastic coating, paired with a matching fur shawl tied around her neck. Heading to set to rehearse, Rita wrapped up in a long brown fur coat layered over a comfy brown co-ord.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 00:59 UTC
The winners and losers in 2025, a year of living dangerously
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Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 00:41 UTC
Archbishop-elect pays tribute to NHS in New Year message — and calls for greater community support
THE Archbishop of Canterbury-elect, the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, has paid tribute to overworked NHS staff in a New Year message which celebrates the connections between the NHS and Christian faith. “As a former nurse, good healthcare is incredibly important to me,” she said. She had been “driven by her deep Christian faith and commitment to care”, Bishop Mullally said (Books, 23 April 2010). Happy New Year.”The former Chief Nursing Officer’s message was delivered during challenging times for the NHS, with public satisfaction with the service at a record low. Echoing Bishop Mullally’s analysis, Lord Darzi warned: “too many people end up in hospital, because too little is spent in the community.”
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 00:05 UTC
New year welcomed with celebrations across the globe as world enters 2026
Happy new year - and welcome 2026To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Media caption, Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026It's taken a full 26 hours but 2026 has finally arrived everywhere on Earth. And we heard from one new year enthusiast - a pharmacist from Coventry, UK - who took advantage of the peculiar time zone dynamics to welcome in 2026 twice. We also spoke to a bartender in Australia who walked into 2026 - and then walked out again. But we're not quite done with the celebrations - New Year's Day is of course an event of its own.
Source:The Times
December 31, 2025 23:33 UTC
New Year's Eve closing times for Asda, Aldi, Tesco and more
Many people will undoubtedly be scrambling to do some last-minute shopping ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations or before some stores are closed on New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1). So you're not caught out, here is when major supermarkets around the UK will be closing on New Year's Eve. RECOMMENDED READING:Most M&S stores in the UK will then be closed on New Year's Day. There are some exceptions, so be sure to check the M&S website for the opening hours at your closest shop. New Year's Eve opening hours may vary, so it is essential to check the supermarket's website for local times.
Source:The Times
December 31, 2025 23:22 UTC
New Year's Eve LIVE: New York marks 2026 with colourful confetti
Cities across the world are welcoming 2026 with stunning New Year's Eve fireworks displays and celebrations. In London, 100,000 people watched from the banks of the River Thames as more than 12,000 fireworks lit up the night sky. Meanwhile, numerous cities around the world cancelled some events. The Cookers didn't say why they pulled out, but drummer Billy Hart told The New York Times that it "evidently" had something to do with the centre's name change. FOLLOW OUR LIVE BLOG BELOW FOR UPDATES...
Source:The Times
December 31, 2025 23:20 UTC
Stranger Things last episode release time and what to expect: Finale global streaming timings worldwide, Season 5 Episode 8 spoilers, theatrical screening, story so far
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Source:The Times
December 31, 2025 22:47 UTC
I’m ready for 2025 to end
Goddamn, this has been an awful year. For 2026, I would like to see the rule of law creep back. I want white nationalism to be repudiated. I want vengeance: I want the fascists in government arrested and locked away. If not, throw in the end of capitalism, the collapse of the AI bubble, and the death of Trump.
Source:The Guardian
December 31, 2025 22:00 UTC
Crystals and LEDs: a look at the Times Square New Year's Eve ball
New York City is set for the newly minted 'Constellation Ball' to drop from Times Square Wednesday evening to ring in 2026. Organizers gathered Tuesday to give the iconic crystal ball a test run up and then down the 139-foot pole ahead of its grand debut. The ball features 5,280 circular Waterford crystal LED lights. The number is nearly double its predecessors' crystals, which were also triangular in shape. This year, the ball will also symbolize the kickoff of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Source:The Times
December 31, 2025 19:46 UTC
Hamilton Accies owner agrees to sell stake in crisis-hit club as £300,000 stumbling block revealed
Hamilton Accies owner agrees to sell stake in crisis-hit club as £300,000 stumbling block revealedIn an exclusive interview with Lanarkshire Live Sport, Zengin says he has agreed to sell his 97.5 per cent stake in Accies to entrepreneur Rob EdwardsView 3 Images Hamilton Accies currently play at Broadwood Stadium in CumbernauldHamilton Accies owner Seref Zengin has agreed to sell his majority share in the football club to entrepreneur Rob Edwards, Lanarkshire Live Sport can reveal. However, there is a major stumbling block thwarting the deal from going through - with the sole director on the club board demanding £300,000 to walk away. In an exclusive interview with Lanarkshire Live Sport, Zengin says he has agreed to sell his 97.5 per cent share in the club to Mr Edwards and is working on a deal. View 3 Images Hamilton Accies owner Seref ZenginBut he claims Mr Towers and The Funding Globe want £300,000 to walk away from their role on the club board and a resolution now needs to be found - and fast. Mr Zengin said: "Following discussions with Rob Edwards, I am very happy to sign over my shares and do a deal with him.
Source:Express
December 31, 2025 18:50 UTC
FTSE 100 shrugs off tariffs and war to enjoy best year since 2009
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December 31, 2025 17:59 UTC
Woman Raped, Assaulted Inside Moving Van For 3 Hours On Gurugram-Faridabad Road; Thrown Out, Gets 12 Stitches On Face
As per the complaint, the woman had left her home around 8.30 pm after an argument with her mother. She told her sister she was going to a friend's house and would return soon. However, when she finally left, it was close to midnight and there was no transport available.
Source:The Guardian
December 31, 2025 17:24 UTC
Potters Bar station: Person dies after being hit by train
Emergency services flooded Potters Bar station today (December 31) at 1.41pm after reports of the casualty. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are not treating the incident as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. "The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
Source:The Times
December 31, 2025 17:18 UTC
Why you should listen to The Archers in 2026
Over the years, The Archers has tackled difficult topics such as addiction, infidelity, dementia and bereavement. This was the climax of one of the most celebrated stories in the history of The Archers. Over the previous three years, up to five million listeners every week had been enthralled and appalled as the story played out. Helen and Rob’s story from 2016 mirrored the real-life outlawing in Britain of ‘coercive control’ in relationships. Over the years, The Archers has tackled difficult topics such as addiction, infidelity, dementia and bereavement.
Source:The Times
December 31, 2025 17:16 UTC