Snow has hit parts of the country - with the spell of cold weather set to continue as an area of high pressure over Scandinavia brings freezing winds to the UK. Sky News
Winter weather warnings have been issued for five U.S. states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Alaska, as up to 10 inches of snow are forecasted. The National Weather Service (NWS) cautioned about hazardous driving conditions, travel disruptions, and power outages. With freezing temperatures expected, vulnerable groups like infants and the elderly may face health risks. Snow accumulations ranging from six to ten inches are expected in certain areas, including Northeast Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and parts of Alaska.
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The UK is in the grip of a wintry spell of weather, with the Met Office issuing two fresh amber warnings for snow and ice for parts of England and Wales over the weekend. Snow has already been spotted in Conwy Valley in Wales.
An amber warning for snow and rare freezing rain covering most of Wales and central England, including the Midlands and the north-west cities of Liverpool and Manchester, is in place from 6pm on Saturday to midday on Sunday, the Met Office said.
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The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, says the government will deliver a “firm and fair” immigration system as the Home Office releases new data on increased immigration enforcement visits and arrests.
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The mother of seven-year-old Elsie Stancombe, who was one of three girls killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, have said she would “trade places” with her daughter "any day" as she paid tribute to her. Elsie's mother, Jenni Stancombe, said, "If we had been there this wouldn't have happened".
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Dame Angela Eagle, the border security minister, promises to “enforce” immigration rules and standards by “cracking down on illegal smuggling”. She says, "If you think you can exploit illegal workers…we will come and find you and you will face the full force of the law".
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, calls the government’s treatment of farmers “monstrous” as they stage a protest outside Parliament to campaign against changes to inheritance tax rules.
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Nigel Farage said Reform UK’s membership has now surpassed 200,000 and that the party’s next goal is to overtake the membership of the Labour Party. The Reform UK leader and Clacton MP called his party’s growth “truly extraordinary” at a Reform UK regional conference event in Wiltshire. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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