The Latest Breaking News from New Year

Vladimir Putin may cancel his annual address to the Duma's (Parliament's) Upper House as infections continue to surge and because he has nothing to say about the war in Ukraine which continues to rob Russian families of their young men and women

The DWP (Department for Working Pension) has confirmed the date changes for payments this Christmas as well as across the New Year period. Here's what you should know.

You might get paid early by your boss this month, due to Christmas and New Year - but while this might seem like a good thing, it does mean you'll need to make your money last longer

What it means to you

As Christmas approaches, children in many parts of the world look forward to a visit from the potbellied Santa Claus, who comes down chimneys carrying a sackful of gifts over his shoulder. In Japan, some children also wait for Hotei, a jolly Japanese god with a rotund frame who carries…

The shocking claim comes as this New Year's Day marks 15 years since the teenager went missing in Spain

There are changes to some bank holidays - because Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall on a Sunday

Make sure you know exactly what money you are due this month and when to expect it - as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) deliver their latest update.

Find out what will be open and when over the festive holidays if you or a loved one becomes unwell