As 2025 begins, British households will face a £70 increase in energy bills due to a rise in the energy price cap, with further hikes anticipated in April. Concerns are raised among pensioners about rising costs, while political pressures mount on Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party regarding their election promises. Meanwhile, New Year’s celebrations are marked globally, including fireworks over the Sydney Opera House, alongside various media highlights, including concerns regarding private dental fees and union calls for health safety in construction materials.