UK Grapples with Severe Winter Weather
Heavy snowfall disrupts flights and sporting events, with health alerts issued across five regions.
- Glasgow Airport suspended all flights due to heavy snowfall, with operations resuming later in the day.
- The Met Office issued yellow warnings for snow and ice across the UK, with an amber alert for snow in Cumbria.
- Several sporting events, including football matches and a high-profile racing fixture, were cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.
- Manchester United's flight to Newcastle was cancelled, forcing the team to travel by coach.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued amber cold health alerts in five regions, indicating potential impacts on the entire health service.