A Visual Guide to Navigating 2026
Explore a unique illustrated guide to the pivotal choices facing the UK in 2026. Discover the paths of progress, caution, and renewal as we step into the new year. What direction will you choose?
Explore a unique illustrated guide to the pivotal choices facing the UK in 2026. Discover the paths of progress, caution, and renewal as we step into the new year. What direction will you choose?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promises 'positive change' in 2026 on energy bills and services, while opposition leaders set out their own visions. Read the full political new year messages.
Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures for London's NYE fireworks as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns. Global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul mark the start of 2026.
Ryan Seacrest shares the shocking hygiene sacrifices made by New Year's Eve crowds in Times Square. Discover the extreme measures taken for a prime view of the ball drop.
Diana Ross will headline New Year's Eve 2026 in Times Square. The star-studded lineup includes Ciara, Tones And I, and LE SSERAFIM. Tune in live from 6 p.m. ET.
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
Don't miss Jools Holland's New Year's Eve Hootenanny 2025 on BBC Two. Discover the star-studded line-up, start time, and exclusive details from the studio audience. Tune in from 11.30pm!
TV presenter Rylan Clark reveals he's ending 2025 'happy' with a special someone, sharing the major personal update with fans on social media. Read the full story.
PM Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will see Britain 'rediscover hope' and feel change, moved by a 9-year-old's letter on poverty. Details on cost-of-living war and policy shifts inside.
PM Keir Starmer promises 2026 will be a year of tangible change, vowing action on child poverty and the cost of living after a poignant letter from a nine-year-old girl.
Major London parks including Primrose Hill are locked and barricaded for New Year's Eve, sparking local fury. The Royal Parks cite public safety after last year's 30,000-strong crowd and a fatal stabbing.
Political cartoonist Ella Baron's 2026 New Year's Eve sketch shows Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin toasting to a troubling future. Explore the symbolism and stark warning for global politics.
As 2026 dawns, cartoonist Ella Baron's stark vision depicts Trump and Putin casting a long shadow over global hopes. Explore the powerful commentary on our political landscape.
Revellers across the globe welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks and unique traditions. See how cities from Sydney to Seoul marked the occasion. Explore the global celebrations now.
See spectacular images as revellers worldwide welcomed 2026 with fireworks over Sydney Harbour, Taipei 101, and celebrations from Tokyo temples to the Great Wall. Explore the global festivities.
Tesco capitalises on a viral TikTok trend by selling packs of 12 grapes for singles to eat under a table at midnight on New Year's Eve, sparking debate over consumerism and the UK dating scene.
Tesco capitalises on a viral TikTok trend by selling packs of 12 grapes for singles to eat under a table at midnight on New Year's Eve, a ritual believed to attract love. The move has ignited a fierce debate on consumerism and the state of UK dating.
Music experts predict a massive year for Olivia Dean and Rosalia in 2026, alongside breakthrough acts like Fcukers and Geese. Discover the artists set to dominate.
Find out which major US retailers are open for New Year's Day sales and which services are closed. Check your local store hours for 1st January 2026.
Athens and Nicosia are leading a shift to quieter, eco-friendly New Year's celebrations with low-noise fireworks and drone displays. Discover how this change benefits communities and pets.
Discover the fascinating global order of New Year's Eve celebrations, from Kiribati at 10am UK time to the last revelers. Explore how time zones and the International Date Line create a 26-hour wave of festivities.
Watch the New Year 2026 fireworks live from Sydney, Tokyo, London & Paris. Our livestream brings global celebrations to you, with major events cancelled in Hong Kong and London's Primrose Hill.
Watch a global New Year's Eve 2026 livestream as fireworks light up Sydney, Tokyo, London, and Paris. Find out why London's Primrose Hill is closed and Hong Kong cancels its display.
Auckland became the first major city to ring in 2026 with a stunning 3,500-firework display from its Sky Tower. Discover how the world celebrated the New Year.
Auckland's Sky Tower launched over 3,500 fireworks to welcome 2026. See how the UK, Sydney, and the world celebrated, and why Hong Kong's display was cancelled.
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs going viral, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs. Could these unique traditions make your celebration unforgettable?
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs sweeping social media, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs and witchy rituals. Could you adopt one for 2026?
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Hong Kong will not hold its traditional New Year fireworks after a devastating apartment fire killed 161 people. Discover how the city plans to mark the occasion instead.
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.