Snow and ice warning raises fears of travel disruption as return to work begins

"London commuters are being warned of possible travel disruption on Monday morning as the first full week back in offices begins after the festive break. Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued across all four UK nations, with the Met Office warning of longer journey times on roads and rail networks on Monday and Tuesday mornings. There is also an increased risk of slips and falls on pavements and cycle routes."

"Cold weather health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency remain in force across England until Friday. The agency has warned that the prolonged cold spell could increase the risk of deaths, particularly among older people and those with underlying health conditions. Officials expect a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, with impacts also possible on younger age groups."

London commuters may face travel disruption on Monday morning as the first full working week resumes after the festive break. Yellow warnings for snow and ice cover all four UK nations, with longer journey times expected on roads and rail networks on Monday and Tuesday mornings. There is an increased risk of slips and falls on pavements and cycle routes. Much of the UK should see bright or sunny daytime conditions, though light snow flurries could affect northern Scotland, west Wales and parts of eastern England. Conditions will remain mostly dry overnight, but isolated flurries are possible. Cold weather health alerts are in force across England until Friday, with a prolonged cold spell likely to raise the risk of deaths, especially among older people and those with underlying health conditions. Cold temperatures can also increase strain on hearts and worsen existing cardiovascular conditions.

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