The UK is heading into a marked cold spell, with forecasters warning of sub-zero temperatures, snow and widespread ice over the coming days. Weather alerts remain in place across several regions as wintry conditions begin to take hold.
The Met Office has cautioned that temperatures could fall close to minus 11C in parts of rural Scotland, with snow expected to settle in low-lying areas and on higher ground. Public health officials have also raised concerns that the cold snap could place vulnerable people at greater risk.
