BBC UK weather forecast: 60MPH gusts to THRASH Britain as temperatures PLUMMET to freezing

A fierce weather system is heading towards the UK from the north west and will result in the cloud thickening in Scotland and Northern Ireland today. Carol Kirkwood, who presented the BBC Breakfast weather report this morning, told viewers there would be a lot of cloud around during the early hours of the day. She […]

Saudi Arabia has expelled the Canadian ambassador and is freezing new trade with the country in an escalating feud over human rights

Getty Images/Business Insider Saudi Arabia has expelled Canada’s ambassador and frozen all new trade and investment with Ottawa over an escalating dispute centered on jailed human rights activists. The feud appears to have begun on Friday, when Global Affairs Canada tweeted that it was “gravely concerned” about a new wave of arrests in the Kingdom targeting […]

BBC weather forecast: Carol Kirkwood warns of FREEZING weather as temperatures drop in UK

Carol Kirkwood, who presented the BBC Breakfast weather report from Sandy, Bedfordshire, told viewers that it was going to be bitterly cold. “The forecast for today is either rain or sunshine and showers, but one thing you’ll notice is it’s going to feel much colder than did yesterday. “Yesterday in London we have highs of […]

UK weather WARNING: Snow and freezing temperatures could trigger this vomiting condition

UK WEATHER is due to hit freezing temperatures again this weekend, with large parts of the UK expecting snow. The cold and frosty temperature could trigger a number of health conditions, including this unpleasant virus infection, dubbed ‘the winter vomiting bug’.

Boiler breakdown: How to look after your boiler in freezing weather and prevent problems

Freezing cold weather across the UK has seen many keep their heating on far later in the year than they usually would. But many will be hit by boiler breakdowns, and last year saw a 5.2 per cent increase in claims for faulty boilers compared to the winter before, according to research by Direct Line. […]

UK weather WARNING: Freezing conditions and snow could trigger symptoms of deadly illness

WEATHER in the UK has seen temperatures struggle to get above freeing this week and heavy snowfall across many parts of the country. Symptoms of some health problems and illnesses can be worsened or triggered by the cold weather, including the potentially deadly flu virus.

UK weather WARNING: Freezing temperatures could trigger this deadly condition

Temperatures in the UK have dropped to below freezing in some parts of the UK this week. Commuters could see major disruptions as frost and ice sweeps the country. Officials have warned the elderly – and those with underlying health conditions – to take extra care. The cold weather could also increase the risk of […]