The UK Met Office has issued a cold weather alert predicting significant impacts on health and social care services. The elderly and those with health conditions are particularly at risk, as sub-zero temperatures make it difficult to keep homes at the recommended 18C. The alert has brought government decisions to limit winter fuel allowance to attention. Charity organisation Age UK has called on the government to ensure financial help is available.

Cyber security threat closes Anne Arundel County buildings – WUSA9.com
Several Anne Arundel County buildings were closed due to a cyber security threat. The threat affected several of the county government’s computer networks, prompting officials