Big freeze continues to sweep Britain

Farmer Peter Laidlaw feeds cattle at Craigannet Farm near Carronbridge, central Scotland, as heavy snow continues across the country. Almost every corner of the UK woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: AP

Farmer Peter Laidlaw feeds cattle at Craigannet Farm near Carronbridge, central Scotland, as heavy snow continues across the country. Almost every corner of the UK woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: AP

Vehicles travel in the snow on the A9 road near Gleneagles, Scotland. Britain's big chill is set to intensify and spread this week with stronger winds, severe frosts and more heavy snow, according to forecasters. Up to 50cm of snow is likely to have fallen across higher ground in Scotland and northern England, and the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings down the entire east coast of Britain. Photo: Reuters

Astrid Chapman gives one of her dogs a treat as snow falls in Dulwich Park in south London. Snow fell across many parts of Britain on Tuesday, creeping southwards overnight, with forecasters predicting blizzards and freezing Arctic conditions for the rest of this week. Photo: Reuters

A person shelters under an umbrella as snow falls on Hampstead Heath in London. An early winter freeze-up has caused travel chaos across Britain with air and rail passengers as well as motorists all struggling to complete their journeys. Almost every corner of Britain woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: AP

David Morran clears snow off his car as he trys to free it out of the driveway of his home in Braco, Scotland. The early winter freeze-up has caused travel chaos across Britain with air and rail passengers as well as motorists all struggling to complete their journeys. Almost every corner of the UK woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: Reuters

Soldiers of the Life Guards ride through the snow on the Mall in London. An early winter freeze-up has caused travel chaos across Britain with air and rail passengers as well as motorists all struggling to complete their journeys. Almost every corner of Britain woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: AP

An elderly man sweeps snow from his car after a heavy snow fall in Alnwick, north-east England. The early winter freeze-up has caused travel chaos across Britain with air and rail passengers as well as motorists all struggling to complete their journeys. Almost every corner of the UK woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: AP

A man throws a snowball off a viaduct on Hampstead Heath in London. An early winter freeze-up has caused travel chaos across Britain with air and rail passengers as well as motorists all struggling to complete their journeys. Almost every corner of Britain woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: AP

A man walks with his children to school through a snow covered park in Croydon, south London. The early winter freeze-up has caused travel chaos across Britain with passengers struggling to complete their journeys. Almost every corner of the UK woke up to between 2cm and 10cm of fresh snow, with Britain's east coast worst hit by flurries and sub-zero temperatures. Photo: AP