One of the "coldest nights of the season" hit parts of the UK last night, with temperatures dropping to as low as minus 10C (14F) and the 'Arctic shot' shows no signs of letting up. The mercury fell below zero in many parts of the country, including in cities such as London. The Met Office has also issued two yellow ice warnings - one across eastern parts of Scotland and another stretching from the north-east of England down to the south coast - from Sunday afternoon until later this morning. The warnings say people should expect to see "icy patches" on roads and pavements, meaning accidents and slips and falls are "more likely". On Sunday drivers in County Durham who ignored 'road closed' signs found themselves stranded in the snow. Many parts of the country fell below freezing to around minus 4C/minus 5C (24.8F/23F) overnight, with Shap in Cumbria hitting minus 6.4C (20.5F). ( Image: WXCHARTS) It comes after Storm Arwen wreaked havoc across much of the UK, …
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UK’s ‘most Instagrammable’ Christmas market to return next weekend – with millions set to visit
Twinkly lights, hot chocolate with cream and dozens of independent businesses stocking perfect Christmas presents - that’s right, Christmas markets are back for 2021. Festive fans were left devastated in 2020 when many Christmas markets across the UK were cancelled due to lockdown restrictions. Organisers are gearing up for a year set to be bigger and better than ever - with millions of shoppers planning to hit city squares for street food and festive fun. But did you really go to the Christmas markets if you didn’t post it on Instagram ? Design Bundles has scoured social media to find the most Instagrammable Christmas market in the UK - and it starts next weekend. With over 48,000 hashtags on the photo sharing app, Manchester Christmas Market is the most posted about on the social media app, suggesting it’s got the most photo opportunities and prettiest scenery. Reporter Bethan Shufflebotham taking advantage of Manchester Christmas Market photo opportunities in …
Covid: All UK adults should get Covid booster, say advisers
By Nick Triggle & Alex Kleiderman Published 25 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Covid booster jabs should be offered to all over-18s to help stop a potential wave driven by the new variant Omicron, UK government advisers say. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation said the minimum gap between the second dose and booster should also be reduced to three months. The experts said boosters should be prioritised in order of vulnerability. And they recommended children aged 12 to 15 should be invited for a second jab three months after their first. The JCVI also recommended severely immunosuppressed people should be offered a fourth dose of the vaccine as a booster. They are currently receiving three jabs. England's deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam told a Downing Street …
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Scientists probing 75 possible Omicron UK cases with ‘fears of hundreds more’
Scientists are probing 75 possible Omicron cases in the UK with fears there might be hundreds more. Seventy-five “probable” cases have been flagged to government scientists who are also looking into 150 possible other cases that could all be the new Omicron variant, according to government sources the Sun reported. This comes as the UK Health Security Agency has warned it is “very likely” that more cases will be discovered in the UK in coming days. So far, nine cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in the UK. Three outbreaks in England have been located in Nottingham, Brentwood Essex, and in Westminster where the person is no longer in the UK. People wearing masks walking in Westminster, London ( Image: PA) In addition to the three already known in England, six cases were confirmed in Scotland this morning. There are concerns the new variant will spread more rapidly than before, and could even evade vaccines. Scientists have called for more …
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UK weather forecast: Storm Arwen aftermath will see temperatures plunge with snow and ice
Winter woollies will be needed amid freezing conditions in the aftermath of Storm Arwen which wreaked havoc across much of the UK and claimed three lives. A yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place until mid-morning on Sunday in Scotland and the north of England. The Met Office has warned of a risk of "wintry showers and icy stretches". Temperatures were expected to struggle to get above freezing in some parts, with -1C forecast in Manchester and Newcastle. The Met Office said it would be a cold and frosty start to the day, with showers affecting eastern coastal areas. A fallen tree in Crook, South Lakeland ( Image: PA) It added that there is a risk of "icy stretches", with snow showers becoming more extensive over parts of Scotland and the north-west of England early on Sunday. The cold spell comes after three people were killed when trees were blown over in strong winds as Storm Arwen hit on Friday. Gusts of almost 100mph also saw transport …
UK gas supply MAPPED: Where Britain gets its gas from – & why we’re not reliant on Russia
Ruth Davidson discusses gas price issues on Peston Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Gas prices have hit record levels and will remain high throughout the winter experts have said. The founder of manufacturing giant Ineos has warned industry could be forced to close if supplies run out, with a lack of gas storage in the UK. But where exactly does the UK's gas come from? Related articles Screaming woman brands judge 'stupid cow' after jail sentence Chris Whitty issues horror winter Covid warning as cases soar Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder of Ineos told ITV's Peston a sharp winter could lead to a widespread shutdown as …
UK snow: White Christmas odds slashed as England is covered in powder ALREADY with temperatures plunging below zero
BOOKIES have slashed the odds of a white Christmas this year as the UK is already covered in snow. It may still be four weeks away but temperatures have plunged well below zero in the frosty aftermath of Storm Arwen - and there is more snow on the way. Forecasters reckon the icy conditions could last for a further fortnight, with several inches of snow across Britain. And the prediction has pushed bookmakers Coral to drop its odds of waking up to a crisp, white morning on December 25. Experts reckon people in Edinburgh have the best chance at seeing snow on Christmas Day, with odds of 3-1. The Scottish capital is followed by Newcastle at 7-2, Belfast at 4-1 and Birmingham at 5-1. London is 13-2 for snow on the big day, while Manchester goes 11-2. Coral's David Stevens told The Sun Online: "Punters have certainly been dreaming of a White Christmas in recent days, and the first blast of winter has sent the odds tumbling down. "The latest betting suggests that those …
Gordon Brown calls on UK to give away Covid jabs or risk Christmas 2022 being cancelled
Omicron: International travel restrictions criticised by expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The former prime minister has criticised Boris Johnson for a false claim that low take-up of jabs, rather than a shortage, is to blame for a lack of protection in countries with the new Omicron variant . Related articles TUI issues travel warning to British holidaymakers Have your say: Sturgeon demands tough new rules as Omicron hits In an article for The Independent, Mr Brown calls on Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance, the chief medical and scientific officers, to “sit Johnson down” and make him understand “basic …
EU could launch move against UK that would be ‘very damaging to UK businesses’
Brexit ‘has been a success’ says Lee Anderson Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said last week that the UK will not trigger Article 16 and suspend parts of the Brexit trade deal before Christmas. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Government has been threatening to trigger Article 16 and effectively suspend the agreement if the EU does not make changes surrounding the Northern Ireland protocol. Brexit minister Lord David Frost had previously said things would be settled by Christmas, one way or another – effectively setting a deadline. Ms Trevelyan said: "I don't think anyone's calling Article 16 before …
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Alastair Campbell warns Brexit debate ‘far from settled down’ as UK-EU to keep clashing
Brexit debate ‘far from settled down’ says Alastair Campbell Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Alastair Campbell said that the Brexit debate is far from settled and rues that he did not get more involved in the referendum campaign, wrongly thinking that Remain would come out on top in the end. The UK voted to leave the EU by a narrow margin of 52 percent to 48 percent in June 2016. Mr Campbell, who voted for the remain party in the EU elections, reiterated many times in the past that the country made the wrong choice, realising in hindsight that Brexit was nothing short of an arduous exercise. Related articles BBC changes part of royal film to …