The UK is reeling from its first brutal encounter with winter, as freezing temperatures and heavy snow claim two lives and leave three people missing. The tragic toll has sparked urgent warnings from charities about the devastating impact of cold weather on vulnerable communities.
Northern England and Scotland have been hit hardest by the severe conditions, with snowstorms cutting off remote areas and making travel perilous. Among the dead is a motorist who lost control on an icy road and a hiker caught in a sudden blizzard. Search efforts are ongoing for three individuals who disappeared during the








