Tag: january
Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect on 19 January, Qatar says
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. US President Joe…
‘Don’t be boring!’ How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January
Malaka Gharib If your New Year’s resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. , and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month. Start your journey any time. Gooch, who has been sober for seven years, knows now that this reaction comes from a societal belief that drinking…
Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help
By April Fulton The new year is an opportunity to hit the reset button on your health, especially if you overindulged over the holidays. For many people, that means diving into Dry January by vowing to give up alcohol for the month. Dry January has taken off since a UK-based group organized the first campaign…
Centrelink payments increase, higher passport fees and pay rises: all the 1 January changes in Australia in 2025
Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also in 1 Jan changes With the new year come new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you. Centrelink payments, including youth allowance, Austudy and carer…
Life Kit’s guide to a successful Dry January
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. If your New Year’s resolution is to take a break from drinking alcohol, we’ve got some guidance that could help. Life Kit put together some strategies to…
All the 1 January changes in Australia: Centrelink increases, import bans and pay rises
Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also in 1 Jan changes With the new year comes new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you. Centrelink payments, including youth allowance, Austudy and carer…
Transfer window opens – who could be on the move in January?
The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky time to do business. But a packed fixture schedule, injuries, keeping up a title charge or fighting to stay up means several Premier League managers have hinted that they will need to go into the market this winter. The January transfer window for English clubs opens on…
Storm-hit Holyhead port to partially reopen in January
One of Britain’s busiest ports is on course for a partial reopening on 16 January after it was damaged by Storm Darragh, it has been announced. Stena Line, which owns Holyhead port as well as operating some of the crossings, confirmed only one of the two main ferry berths is due to reopen. The port…
All the changes coming to Australia on 1 January, 2025: Centrelink increases, import bans and pay rises
Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also ahead With the new year comes new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you. Centrelink payments, including youth allowance, Austudy and carer allowance, will increase…