Warnings for snow and ice remain in place as Met Office says further alerts likely while sub-zero temperatures expected nationwide

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended its cold weather health alert for all of England until Sunday.

Amber alerts issued on Thursday last week have been extended and will now run until 12 January, meaning a rise in deaths is likely, the agency said.

We are extending the duration of our cold health alert, since the Met Office are forecasting that the low temperatures we are seeing will continue further into this week, with snow and icy conditions likely to persist.

This weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, and it is therefore vital that we continue to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable.