The Latest Breaking News from New Year

Russian Christmas decorations include eerie ice sculptures of soldiers and 'Z' symbol

Officials in the Siberian city of Chita have erected a group of eerie ice sculptures of soldiers to encourage patriotism in the New Year as Vladimir Putin's war rages on

Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

Scottish Government must act to give shopworkers New Year's Day off, union says

SCOTTISH shops should be closed on New Year’s Day to give workers "a well-deserved break", a major trade union has said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2022

Alesha Dixon to 'take over' TV as she lands big BBC and ITV roles for Christmas and New Year

Strictly winner and Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha will be on primetime shows on both BBC and ITV over the festive period

Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022

Tax rebates, reductions approved as 'New Year gifts'

The cabinet on Tuesday approved tax rebates for shoppers and cut land and building tax as well as property transaction fees, describing it as a combined New Year gift for the people and economic stimulus.

Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022

New Child Benefit update for payments due on bank holidays after New Year

Some payments may be delayed due to a ‘substitute’ bank holiday in Scotland on Tuesday, January 3.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

Here Are 6 Easy Ways To Actually Stick To Your New Year’s Resolution Of Saving Money

Saving money can be hard, but here's some easy tips and tricks to help you actually do it in 2023 (instead of just talking about it).

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 20, 2022

Ring in 2023 at these NYE countdown events

Bangkok has plenty of ways to make New Year’s Eve memorable. For those who are intrigued by the buzz of a cheering crowd counting down to 2023 and a firework extravaganza, Guru has a list of NYE countdown events, in and out of Bangkok, alongside low-key spots to take in…

Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022

DWP could monitor your bank account or social media activity over Christmas and New Year

There are several ways DWP investigators can gather evidence on people claiming benefits.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

State agencies prep new 'gifts'

Government agencies including the Finance Ministry are expected to propose measures to ease the cost of living for consumers and businesses, aiming to stimulate domestic consumption via "New Year's gifts", for cabinet consideration on Tuesday, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022

CPN allots B500m for countdown

SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana (CPN) has teamed up with the government and the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) to launch New Year's countdown events to spur revenue.

Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022