A suspected terrorist, reportedly a US Army veteran, used a truck adorned with an extremist flag to drive into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans, resulting in at least ten fatalities and injuring over thirty others, with the FBI suggesting he may not have acted alone.

Millions of households are bracing for another energy bill increase, with the typical annual cost expected to rise to £1,738, marking the third consecutive hike since Labour assumed office, despite their pledge to reduce energy costs.

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London and former Labour MP, has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours, sparking debate amid criticism from some Conservative figures who view the recognition as an unwarranted reward given recent challenges in London.

Council staff have been permitted to work remotely from locations such as Ibiza and Australia since the pandemic, with hundreds logging in from abroad as local services face cuts and taxes increase.