⌨As the nation prepared for New Year celebrations, severe weather forced cancellations across Scotland and Northern England, while London's celebrations remained uncertain until late confirmation. The morning began with Edinburgh's Hogmanay cancellation, expanding to multiple cities by afternoon.
The investigation of South Korea's Jeju Air crash continued, with the airline's CEO addressing safety protocols and pre-flight checks. Wayne Rooney's dismissal as Plymouth manager marked a significant development in football management.
The New Year Honours list dominated early coverage, with Stephen Fry and Gareth Southgate receiving knighthoods, while Sadiq Khan's knighthood sparked political discourse. By evening, attention shifted to global celebrations, as Sydney and Asian capitals welcomed 2025.
BBC Radio 2 veteran Johnnie Walker's death at 79 emerged in late afternoon, while reports of a £10.4 million London jewellery heist circulated throughout the day.