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The one simple change that made my life better

FIRST PERSON: Though the term ‘New Year’s Resolution’ rubs some people up the wrong way, making simple adjustments that stick can actually unlock a happier, healthier you. Helen Coffey rounds up the most effective hacks the ‘Independent’s’ features have done that have lasted all year

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Five fitness professionals reveal their New Year’s resolutions

What do you do when you’re already very fit?

Fit & Well

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

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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

"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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Evening Standard

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

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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The Conversation

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

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.

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“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

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

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

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

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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.

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