The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Travel disruption expected as up to 40cm of snow predicted for parts of England

The UK Health Security Agency has placed all regions of England under a level 3 cold weather alert.

The Met Office reports that snow and sleet will fall on Merseyside today

Blizzard conditions are said to be likely

A blast of arctic air caused a burst of late-season snow and resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights in London.

Drivers across the UK are being urged to defrost their vehicle's windscreen correctly, or face hefty repair bills due to damages done - as the Arctic blast bombards the country.

Tropical forests are often referred to as the “lungs of the world”, describing the way their trees exchange gases with the atmosphere. By “breathing in” carbon dioxide and “breathing out” oxygen during photosynthesis, tropical forests remove about 15% of man-made carbon emissions and help to slow climate change.

Up to three of the sites will be converted into Wagamama restaurants

A motoring expert has issued car maintenance advice as the UK's cold snap continues