Icy roads pose danger as weather's big freeze goes on

Forecasters are warning that freezing conditions across the UK could continue into next week, as treacherous roads affect mail and petrol deliveries.

Royal Mail says post deliveries have been affected by icy road conditions in many parts of the UK, which forecasters say could continue into next week.

Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing during daytime this weekend, but there are Met Office warnings of icy roads covering much of the UK.Royal Mail reported problems with about 10% of deliveries on Friday, and pumps at hundreds of garages could run dry.

Severe weather warnings have been issued for much of the UK in expectation of widespread icy roads.