2024

Leap year babies, or leaplings, Stéphane Chevrel (bottom left), Keri Denney (top left) and Neve Soryl (middle right) have spoken to NationalWorld about what it's like to only have an official birthday every four years, ahead of the 2024 leap day on February 29. Photos UGC and Adobe Stock. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

What it's like to be born on leap year, by 3 "forever young" leaplings

Leap years add a 'leap day' to the Gregorian calendar, which is followed in the UK, every four years. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Leap year is coming - February leap day date plus why we have it

A professional wedding speech writer has urged women not to propose on February 29 during the 2024 leap year. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

'Ladies please don't propose on leap year', says wedding speech writer

Eight top tips for how to beat January blues on Blue Monday and throughout the month according to an expert. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

How to beat January blues on Blue Monday and throughout the month

Instagram users have slammed a trend which warns of bad luck in 2024 unless people do one thing. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Instagram users slam trend which warns of bad luck in 2024

6 wedding trends we'll see in 2024 such as dress, venue and food trends. Stock images by Adobe Photos.

6 wedding trends we'll see in 2024 such as dress, venue & food trends

There's a TikTok 2024 fitness challenge which has become a viral trend and has 8 rules. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

TikTok 2024 challenge is 'not for the fainthearted', say experts

Fireworks light up the London skyline over Big Ben and the London Eye just after midnight (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

When should you stop saying Happy New Year?

8 dating trends we'll see in 2024, as predicted by relationship experts from popular dating app Bumble. Image by Adobe Photos.

8 dating trends 2024, as predicted by Bumble relationship experts

19 alternative new Year’s resolution ideas to try in 2024 which will be good for your health and wellbeing. Stock images by Adobe Photos.

19 alternative new Year’s resolution ideas to try in 2024

6 major retailers that will open in the UK on New Year’s Day 2024. Photos by Adobe Photos.

6 major retailers that will open in the UK on New Year’s Day 2024

Old Moore’s Almanac 2024 predictions include advancements in AI, an assisination warning for Donald Trump and a huge decline in birth rates. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

Old Moore’s Almanac 2024 predictions list: what are they?

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained - including a new Pope and a new king. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained

Baby names inspired by flowers will be the most popular for both boys and girls in 2024. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Floral baby names most popular in 2024 - top 10 list for boys & girls

One UK supermarket is selling fireworks for New Year's Eve 2023. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

New Year's Eve 2023: One UK supermarket where you can buy fireworks

Four trends which will be big on TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook in 2024, according to a social media expert. Stock images by Adobe Photos. Composite image by NationalWorld.

Four trends which will be big on social media, according to an expert

8 ways to budget your money and save more cash in 2024 including mindful spending. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

8 ways to budget your money and save more cash in 2024

If you follow these eight money hacks you'll have more money in 2024

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Follow these seven top tips by interiors and Feng Shui expert Suzanne Roynon to declutter your home ready for 2024. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

7 top tips for how to declutter your home ready for 2024, by an expert

Mushrooms will be a key ingredient in make-up, skincare and beauty products in 2024. Photo by Adobe.

Beauty, skincare and make-up trends 2024 and why mushrooms will be key

These are four fashion trends we'll be following in 2024, according to secondhand clothing website Depop. Photo by Depop.

Fashion trends: 2024 predictions according to secondhand website Depop

Jenny Garrett OBE, an award-winning career coach has spoken to NationalWorld to talk about her workplace predictions for 2024 - and TikTok, AI and sustainability will all be important. Photos by Jenny Garrett and Abode Photos. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

Work trends 2024: Importance will be on TikTok, sustainability and AI

Mystic Baba Vanga's predictions for 2024 have been revealed and they include medical advancements, but also the attempted assasination of Putin and cyber attacks. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

Baba Vanga predictions list 2024: what are they?