Arctic Blast Brings Record-Breaking Cold and Snow Across UK and US

Severe Weather Conditions Prompt Travel Warnings and Cold-Health Alert, with Financial Support for Vulnerable Households

Arctic air has caused temperatures to plunge across the UK and US, with warnings of heavy snow in northern areas, especially Scotland and Northern Ireland.
UK Health Security Agency has issued a Cold-Health Alert, warning of possible impacts for the health and social care sector.
Thousands of households in England and Wales are eligible for cold weather payments to help them pay for heating when the temperature dips below freezing.
In the US, record-breaking cold temperatures have been reported, with nearly 80% of the country seeing below-freezing temperatures over the next week.
Travel disruptions are widespread, with warnings of hazardous road conditions, flight cancellations, and train delays.