Britain's four-day battle against worst snow in 23 years

Britain faces a four-day battle against one of the worst winters on record, with transport networks likely to be crippled across much of the country.

With the South of England last night expecting the biggest snowfall for more than 20 years, business groups warned that the “deep freeze” could cost the economy up to £2 billion

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