Millions around the UK have attended firework displays and street parties to usher in 2026.
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".
Dame Sarah Mullally, a former NHS nurse, said in a New Year address that community can help deal with the "root causes" of many hospital admissions.
BBC Radio 4's Today will follow six parents for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain.
Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.