London and the southeast of England could be blanketed in at least six inches of snow, according to the latest weather map forecasts.
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The power cuts, which were localised and unrelated, affected thousands of homes in South West of England.
It is the first snowy day of winter for some.
Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating.
£25 payment triggered in hundreds of postcode districts in England and Wales
A cold snap has descended over the UK this week, with the first snow spotted ahead of Christmas 2022 building up to several inches deep.
Fuel poverty charity urges government to provide more support for ‘those at greatest peril’ Freezing temperatures in Britain are expected to trigger cold weather payments for people on the lowest incomes as a fuel poverty charity said support must be increased for the most vulnerable. Eligible households in England and Wales, where the average temperature has been recorded as – or is forecast to be – 0C or below over seven consecutive days, will receive a government payment of £25. Continue reading… Fuel poverty charity urges government to provide more support for ‘those at greatest peril’Freezing temperatures in Britain are…
A yellow weather warning of snow and ice is in place until 12pm on Sunday.
Road deaths across the country as cold snap continues
Snow has fallen over parts of Scotland causing some disruption and school disclosures.
A cyclist was killed in a crash with a car this morning in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, as much of the nation awoke to sub-zero temperatures and widespread frost.
Ukraine has been warned to prepare itself for a fresh barrage of attacks using unmanned aerial vehicles .
Government pays out additional £25 to certain benefits recipients if temperatures hit zero or below for seven consecutive days
Government pays out additional £25 to certain benefits recipients if temperatures hit zero or below for seven consecutive days
A deep freeze smashing into the UK is sending temperatures plunging well below freezing and triggering a flurry of snow.
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Forecasters warn of travel delays as health authorities urge caution for those at risk from cold weather
Work continues to restore power to homes affected (Picture: @pauletteish)
At least 2,000 homes in Sheffield have been left without gas for five days, forcing authorities to declare a major incident.
Residents in the in the suburb of Stannington have not been able to use their boilers and cookers after a burst water main damaged a gas pipe on Friday.
As temperatures dropped below freezing overnight, Sheffield City Council said it declared a major incident so services can be concentrated on the area.
Council leader Terry Fox confirmed the incident has ‘progressed and spread across the city’.
He said: With a colder spell due in the coming days it is important we and other organisations across the city collaborate to ensure all the residents affected are provided with the support they require, especially the most vulnerable.
‘By declaring a major incident, we will be better able to co-ordinate the overall response to the issues and call on additional support if needed.’
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UK weather: advice given for those struggling with costs as cold snap hits the UK The public is being advised to heat living rooms during the day and bedrooms before going to sleep as a cold snap hits the UK. Health officials say people who cannot heat every room or are struggling with bills should follow this advice to stay healthy and keep costs lower. Temperatures are predicted to hit -10C in northern Scotland in overnight lows, with snow and ice warnings being issued there, in Wales, Northern Ireland and the east coast. England’s level three cold weather alert…
According to forecasters, from Wednesday evening, cold Arctic air will move in as the UK Health and Security Agency issued a cold weather alert.
A blast of cold Arctic air is set to bring lows of -8°C in Scotland and -5°C across large parts of England and Wales in the coming days.
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Health agency warns of frost and wintry showers across UK from Wednesday as Arctic airmass hits The UK health security agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold weather alert for England, as temperatures were expected to plunge to -10C in some places with possible wintry showers and snow. The severe conditions, brought by an Arctic maritime airmass and expected to start on Wednesday evening and last until Monday 12 December, could lead to disruption and increased health risks for vulnerable people. Continue reading… Health agency warns of frost and wintry showers across UK from Wednesday as Arctic airmass hitsThe UK health…
Temperatures may to drop below -8C this week as an Arctic wind is expected to bring about below-average temperatures for this time of the year.