Snow has fallen across parts of the UK with forecasters saying there is a risk of ice as temperatures drop overnight.

We mentioned earlier that major road accidents have been reported in Scotland. The RAC has this advice for driving in snow and ice: Drivers should ensure their tyres have plenty of tread and are inflated to the correct pressure to give them the best possible grip on the road.

The UK has been hit with travel chaos and school closures with up to 15cm of snow expected to fall in some parts of the country. Motorists are facing disruption and train services have been cancelled as the Met Office issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice covering much of northern England.

Particularly if they are elderly or otherwise at increased risk.” Age UK director Caroline Abrahams said the charity was worried that the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment has caused many older people to be “extra fearful” about turning on their heating this winter.