The snow and ice alerts are in force for parts of northern England and Scotland, while most the rest of England, as well as Wales, are under a separate ice warning. The warnings come into force between 4pm this afternoon and 8pm this evening, and continue into Saturday. A separate snow and ice warning covering Scotland and northern England will come into force at 9pm on Saturday, and run into Sunday morning. Check the weather forecast in your area The weather warnings carry a medium likelihood, and caution that injures may arise from slips and falls in icy conditions, with journeys potentially delayed due to longer travel times. It comes as a cold health alert was announced by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), covering central and northern areas, and running from today until 8am on Monday. It warns vulnerable people could be at greater risk and possible "minor impacts" on health services due to increased demand. Cold weather has already brought road closures to northern England, with the A66 closed between Bowes in County Durham and Brough in Cumbria because of "concentrated snowfall". National Highways said: "Crews are on scene with winter treatment vehicles working to clear and treat the carriageway, however forecasts predict that snowfall will continue in the area throughout the morning." The Met Office said an Arctic maritime air mass has brought in the colder conditions. Read more from Sky News:Pressure on Big Tech is mountingMan Utd distance themselves from Sir Jim What's more, a weather front bringing more rain, strong winds, and snow is expected to sweep in from the west on Sunday and impact northern areas. The start to 2026 has brought a parade of gloomy, wet weather due to a "blocking pattern" and 26 weather stations set new monthly records for January, according to the Met Office. Northern Ireland also endured its wettest January in 149 years. Aberdeen, meanwhile, experienced its longest sunless spell since 1957 when it recorded zero hours of sunshine for 21 days in a row. It finally managed to break the spell earlier this week.

The pair co-starred in the romantic drama, which Baldoni also directed, but promoted the film separately after its release in August 2024. In December that year, Lively filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and accusing the filmmaker of co-ordinating a smear campaign against her. On Wednesday, the pair and their legal teams attended the US District Court in Manhattan, New York, to see if the case could be settled without going to trial. Mandatory settlement talks are generally required as part of civil proceedings, but are not open to the public or media. Talks between the stars' lawyers went on for more than six hours before they were pictured leaving the federal courthouse separately. Baldoni's wife, Emily, also attended the hearing. His attorney Bryan Freedman said afterwards that the talks did not result in a settlement. The stars spent the majority of the day in separate courtrooms, Sky News' US partner NBC reported, citing a source familiar with the proceedings. Magistrate Judge Sarah L Cave went back and forth between both legal teams, the source said. Will the case go to trial? Freedman told reporters outside the courtroom that the teams would return to court on Thursday for a "different matter on the docket", but did not say whether Baldoni and Lively would be present. He did not rule out a possible settlement in the future, saying that "there's always a chance" and that he remains "very hopeful" about how the case will proceed. If no settlement is reached, a trial is due to begin in May. Read more:Katie Holmes pays tribute to James Van Der BeekSky to bring streamers together in one subscription The case has reverberated through Hollywood, revealing private texts among A-listers - including singer Taylor Swift - and raising questions about the power, influence and gender dynamics in the industry. It began with Lively suing Baldoni and his hired crisis communications expert, alleging harassment and a co-ordinated campaign to attack her reputation after she complained about his treatment of her on the movie set. Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios production company countersued Lively and her husband, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation and extortion. His case was dismissed by a judge in June last year. A lawyer representing Baldoni, the studio and its representatives described Lively's claims as "completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious".

However, it will remain outlawed for now as the government intends to take the case to the Court of Appeal. Huda Ammori launched the challenge after former home secretary Yvette Cooper's decision to proscribe the group, which came into force in July last year. It followed action by members of the group that included breaking into RAF Brize Norton and damaging two aircraft. The ban put Palestine Action on the same footing as ISIS and al Qaeda, making membership or support a crime punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Even wearing a T-shirt or carrying a sign with the group's name on it can carry a six-month sentence. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she was "disappointed" with today's decision and disagreed with the court that the ban was disproportionate. She said she would appeal and the government had used a "rigorous and evidence-based decision-making process" when outlawing the group. "The court has acknowledged that Palestine Action has carried out acts of terrorism, celebrated those who have taken part in those acts and promoted the use of violence," said a statement from Ms Mahmood. She said the ban still allowed people to protest peacefully in support of Palestinians. Ms Ammori's lawyers had argued the High Court the move was unprecedented and compared Palestine Action to the suffragettes. In her ruling, Judge Dame Victoria Sharp agreed Palestine Action "promotes its ⁠political cause through criminality". However, she said the ban was still disproportionate as it interfered with the Human Rights Act, specifically the freedom of ​expression and freedom of assembly. Legal expert Joshua Rozenberg said the court had decided a very small number of the group's members had carried out acts amounting to terrorism - and that these could be dealt with using regular laws. The Defend Our Juries campaign group, which organises protests against the ban, says 2,787 people have been arrested since it came into force. Raza Husain KC, representing Ms Ammori, told the court "priests, teachers, pensioners, retired British Army officers" and an "81-year-old former magistrate" were among them. Normal People author Sally Rooney also supported the challenge. The writer said she might not be able to publish new books in the UK after saying she would donate earnings to the group.

After seeing second-placed Manchester City sweep Fulham aside on Wednesday, Arsenal's lead at the top was trimmed to just three points - but the Gunners could only improve that margin by one on a difficult night in west London. The Gunners did not have a shot on target in the first half, despite Gabriel going close from an early corner. It was Brentford who had the best chance of the half as Igor Thiago's header from 12 yards was superbly kept out by David Raya. As it happened | Teams | StatsLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlightsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 Arsenal brought on captain Martin Odegaard - back from injury - at half-time for the disappointing Eberechi Eze and that made a difference, with the league leaders then taking the lead from their first effort on target. Just as Bukayo Saka was ready to join the action, Noni Madueke headed Piero Hincapie's fierce cross into the far corner. But Brentford were not disheartened by going behind, if anything it spurred them on. Keane Lewis-Potter should have levelled but put a free header wide from a corner. At the other end, Michael Kayode put in a brilliant last-ditch tackle to stop Viktor Gyokeres from making it two, when Declan Rice should have shot earlier. And those two Brentford players had a role in the equaliser. Kayode's long throw was flicked on at the near post, with Lewis-Potter beating Odegaard to the ball at the far post to level. And Brentford were not done there - as they looked close to getting a second over Arsenal. Gabriel avoided a second yellow card for a high challenge on Dango Ouattara, with Raya tipping the resulting free-kick over. Then came a big moment as Thiago broke clear for a one on one - only for Cristhian Mosquera, deputising for the ill William Saliba - to deny him with a strong tackle. Rice put in a similar last-ditch block to stop another Ouattara-led breakaway. Neither side could get a winner, in a result which boosts Brentford's European hopes - and damages Arsenal's challenge. Arteta: We lacked composure after their goal Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: "We had a massive chance in the end, one v one for Gabriel Martinelli but it wasn't meant to be. "We have to do our job and come to all these places like the rest of the teams. You have to be at your best every game and have the luck as well you need in games to conquer the three points each week. "We started the second half really well, the first 20-25 minutes. "They score the goal and from there we lacked more composure to maintain the goal better, play in the right areas, to instill more discipline. "Because we started to give a lot of unnecessary free-kicks away and bad clearances and allow the ball in the channels and they start to generate set-pieces - and they are really good at it, so credit to them as well." Andrews: We were more likely to win Brentford head coach Keith Andrews: "Inside the box today, I was really happy with our movement, with our body language. "There's a lot made of Arsenal's set-pieces... we're not so bad ourselves. "I thought we were excellent, brilliant in most aspects for most of the game against a top, top team with brilliant individuals. "First half, the way we approached it, got control of the game, created better opportunities. Second half, Odegaard coming on changed the dynamics and how they play. "They had control for 15-20 minutes but I thought we were excellent for the last 30 minutes and looked the team more likely to win." Andrews will not entertain talk of Europe - but he may have to soon Sky Sports' Dan Long at the Gtech Community Stadium: "Those who doubted Keith Andrews have had to swallow their words. We are running out of superlatives for Brentford. "A first ever win over Aston Villa at Villa Park was followed up by a first win at St James' Park since 1934, and now they have held Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. "Incredibly, they are most likely frustrated they did not come away from the game with all three points, given Igor Thiago had two huge chances - one in either half - to score his 18th Premier League goal of the season. "Speaking in his press conference afterwards, Andrews referenced his side playing 'relentless football' and 'in a fearless manner'. It's hard to argue otherwise. "Arsenal are a menacing team, particularly at the moment, but Brentford made them look ordinary at times. The Gunners managed just two shots on target and their xG totalled 0.6 - their third-lowest in a Premier League game this season. "Like all managers, Andrews will not look beyond the next game - and he most certainly will not entertain talk of qualifying for Europe with 12 games still to play. "But if the Bees keeping delivering results and performances like this, it is only a matter of time before he may have to." Story of the match in stats

The aide told Epstein that he planned to hide them in tissue boxes at the house. The emails were among millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) last month. In an email on 5 February 2014, Epstein instructed the associate: "Let's get three motion detected hidden cameras, that record, thanks." (sic) Follow - Epstein files latest Five hours later, he received a reply: "Jeffrey, I already two purchased the Motion sensor camera from the Spy Store in fort Lauderdale yesterday, I charged them last night and figuring our (sic) how to work them as we speak … I'm installing them into Kleenex boxes now." The Sky News Data & Forensics team has been reviewing more than a thousand fragmented videos released by the DoJ. Many of them appear to have been filmed in Epstein's office at his Florida home. One surveillance video we found shows a man, who appears to be Epstein, speaking to women in that room. Another shows a woman kneeling next to him. Sky News is unable to confirm when the footage on the office cameras was filmed. We know from police documents that victims feared they were being secretly recorded. These newly uncovered emails and images analysed by Sky News suggest that was indeed the case. US attorney general accused of 'lacking empathy' It comes after Donald Trump's attorney general Pam Bondi clashed repeatedly with critics during a lengthy committee hearing earlier this week. On Wednesday, Ms Bondi gave her first sworn testimony since the release of the Epstein files, which at times descended into a shouting match with Democrats. Epstein survivors later accused her of lacking empathy and humanity, while critics claimed that because not all documents have been released, and many have been heavily redacted, some powerful figures are still being protected. Read more from Sky News:FBI releases new details about suspect in disappearance of US TV host's motherDonald Trump agrees to end ICE operation in Minnesota Ms Bondi - who as head of the DoJ is ultimately in charge of the files' release - defended the way the process had been handled and said she was "deeply sorry for what any victim has been through, especially as a result of that monster". However, the US attorney general refused to take personal responsibility for initial failures to hide the names of some victims in the files and said staff had done their best under pressure.

He is suing over a 2024 Panorama episode that edited together clips of him addressing supporters on the day of the 2021 attack on the Capitol in Washington DC. Mr Trump said it had given the impression he incited violence and encouraged people to storm the building. The edited clip used soundbites from the president that were 50 minutes apart in reality - but were spliced together to say: "We're going to walk down to the Capitol... and I'll be there with you. And we fight. We fight like hell." The 6 January attack on the Capitol is a day of infamy in modern US history, which a Senate report said led to loss of at least seven lives, including five police officers. The BBC apologised for the edit and admitted it had given a "mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action". However, it denies the clip harmed Mr Trump as he ultimately ended up being re-elected. It has tried to get the claim dismissed on several grounds, such as arguing that the episode wasn't available in Florida or the US, and that the court lacks jurisdiction. Read more from Sky News:Katie Holmes pays tribute to James Van Der BeekEpstein survivors accuse Bondi of lacking 'humanity' But Florida judge Roy K. Altman said today that a two-week hearing would start on 15 February 2027 and that a BBC attempt to delay the "discovery" part of the case - where both sides can get evidence from each other - was premature. A BBC spokesperson said: "As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case. We are not going to make further comment on ongoing legal proceedings." Mr Trump's claim seeks $5bn for defamation and $5bn for unfair trade practices.

The former Labour cabinet minister told our political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast that the work so far to tackle it is "just not good enough", and women's voices need to be respected in government. Her comments come after the most difficult week of Sir Keir's premiership that saw him fighting for his political future. Two of his closest advisers, as well as the nation's most senior civil servant, have left Downing Street in less than a week as he has sought to regain control. 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 The fallout from Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, as well as the revelation that the prime minister knew his former communications chief, Matthew Doyle, had an association with a convicted paedophile before nominating him to the House of Lords, saw Sir Keir accused of prioritising a "boys club" culture over the views and experiences of women. For the first time since taking office in July 2024, he addressed a meeting of the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party in which he promised that culture change in his government is coming. Speaking on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Baroness Harman said he needed to go much further in making tackling misogyny a priority of his government, suggesting that he make it the sixth headline aim of his administration, alongside economic growth, expanding clean energy, fixing the NHS, making the streets safe, and breaking down opportunity barriers. She told Beth Rigby: "I suggested that - you know, Keir Starmer has got these five missions - that we make a sixth mission of actually sorting out misogyny and culture change. "And I think that there is a recognition now that it's not just good enough to - sometimes people have said, 'Keir has said something on one day, and then he is moved on to something else on the following days' - and certainly there's a lot going on, but this has got to be seen through." Women 'not part of the decision-making' The senior Labour peer also argued that Lord Mandelson would not have been made the UK's ambassador to the US if a woman had been in the room, given his known links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. "It wouldn't have been set aside as something that could be brushed past and then just crack on with the appointment," she said. "The problem about misogyny is not just the discrimination that's meted out to women around and about, but it's also you make bad decisions because you've only got one view in the room - men's views - and they don't cognise issues in the way." Baroness Harman also said the phrase "in the room" is "quite bad" because more senior men will make a decision, and then point to the more junior women to be able to say, "see, there's a woman in the room". "Well, she is in the room, but she's not part of the decision-making," she continued. "Actually it's about partnership in decision-making. And that's what they've got to aim for - not just to get women in positions, not just to get women in the room, but to have real equality of decision-making and respect for what women need to contribute for the government to actually get itself on track." Inquiry needed into 'UK's Epstein' Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson also noted that the women abused by rich and powerful men have not seen justice done. Baroness Harman echoed former prime minister Gordon Brown's call for the police in the UK to investigate the trafficking of women, and called for a "proper public inquiry" into the more than 400 allegations of sexual misconduct against the now deceased former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed. She said: "I met on Tuesday this week with some of the victims of al Fayed, and they were saying [that] to see on television minister after minister, everybody's saying, 'we've got in the forefront of our mind these women and girls, the ones that are in America', and they were saying, but what about us? What about your own Epstein, which is al Fayed?" There also needs to be "a total feminist reset of Number 10", and a female first secretary of state (most senior cabinet minister below the prime minister) to "drive forward culture change across government", Baroness Harman concluded.

New-kids-on-the-block York had a stern test for starters in Hull KR, but they passed it with flying colours and then some, their celebrations showing just what a moment it was as they announced themselves in the competition. It was York Knights who, against all odds, opened the scoring through a Sam Wood unconverted effort before Hull KR hit back through Jai Whitbread for a 6-4 lead. Super League 2026: York Knights vs Hull KR- as it happened! Super League 2026 - fixtures for regular season and play-offsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOWDownload Sky Sports app for expert analysis, video and more However, a penalty right before half-time allowed Liam Harris a goal attempt which sailed over and brought the score to 6-6 after 40 minutes. The Robins then looked on top as Whitbread went over for his second try and then Sauaso Sue had his moment for an 18-6 lead. However, the game changed when Mikey Lewis was off the field after being sent to the sin-bin for a trip on Harris which allowed a converted Sam Wood try to bring York within six points. Then, the York crowd got to watch the unthinkable as Scott Galeano finished off a grubber kick and Harris sent over a clutch conversion to bring things level. With Ata Hingano then sending over his first career drop goal to put York 19-18 ahead, they held out for four minutes and claimed an almighty victory over the reigning champions in a huge night for the city of York. Next up for Hull KR is the World Club Challenge when they take on Brisbane Broncos for the chance to be crowned world champions on Thursday February 19, live on Sky Sports, a game in which they will need to be much improved. With that huge match in mind, Hull KR face a nervy wait after Lewis' 10 minutes off the field. York announce themselves on the Super League stage At a wet LNER Community Stadium, there was early worry for the visitors as star hooker Jez Litten went off for an HIA. However, he passed it and from there they tried to get their season going with a bang. York had the first chance on the opposition's line, but then it was all Hull KR as they had set after set right in the home side's half. Despite the pressure, they were kept out by an unrelenting Knights defence with Tyrone May's effort in the 13th minute chalked off for a knock on. Then, against all odds, York went ahead against the run of play and opened the scoring for Super League 2026. As Elliot Minchella gave away a penalty for a high shot, York worked their way downfield and, on the 19th minute, Paul McShane found Wood on the short side to dive over for the opening try of the season, the 4-0 lead sending the York fans into delirium. Hull KR clearly were the more dominant force, but York's valiant defensive line showed bravery in abundance as they continued to keep the reigning champions out right on their own line for the first 33 minutes. Eventually, though, Hull KR got on the scoreboard as Whitbread twisted and barged his way over from short range with Rhyse Martin converting for a 6-4 lead. After back-to-back penalties, with 40 seconds left on the clock, York's Harris went for goal and as it sailed over with the hooter sounding, his side got to walk down the tunnel with an improbable 6-6 scoreline. As expected, Hull KR came out in the second half to continue the pressure of the first and, after being denied for a double movement, Whitbread eventually got himself the double as he ran a lovely line from close range. Martin converted once again for a 12-6 advantage. Within 10 minutes it was Sue's turn to dive in under the sticks after a flat pass from Litten with Martin kicking the conversion once again, a comprehensive 18-6 lead looking ominous for the home outfit with over 20 minutes still left on the clock. However, Hull KR were their own worst enemies as Lewis put in an intentional trip on kicker Harris and was sent to the sin-bin for his error, leaving his side a man down for 10 minutes. In that time York capitalised with Wood sliding in for his second and Harris converting to bring the score to 18-12 with just over 10 minutes remaining. Then, Galeano finished off a grubber and Harris came up with a brilliant conversion to bring the scores level at 18-18 with just seven minutes remaining. With the York crowd loud and proud, they went into rapturous applause as Hingano sent over a drop goal to lead by just one with four minutes remaining. York battled hard in that period and the biggest cheer of the night came as Arthur Mourgue knocked on and gave York the possession back, their win being confirmed as they took Peta Hiku into touch. Indeed, it will go down as one of the biggest wins of any promoted club in Super League's 30-year history. McShane: 'We've made history' | Peters: Lewis let his side down Hull KR head coach Willie Peters speaking on Sky Sports+: "You get what you deserve in this game - and we certainly did. We didn't play bad in the first half, it was ill-discipline. "We put on a lot of pressure with the ball but couldn't score the try, which is OK, it was what we did off the back of it - a lot of penalties. "What Mikey did, he let his team-mates down and he needs to learn from it. "You'll have to ask him [what he was thinking], but he's got to learn from that. "Whatever it [the punishment] is it is. I'm not exactly sure what the ruling is. You make your bed, you've got to lie in it." Player of the match - Paul McShane - speaking on Sky Sports+: "I don't know how we did that. It wasn't pretty, but one thing this team is built on is hard work and togetherness. We showed that in the last 10 minutes of the game. "This team is built on togetherness. The big thing that convinced me to go again this year was the culture. Nights like this make it worth it. "We've made history being part of Super League. To get our first win is amazing for the club. We got the result today but it's a long season, but we just want to keep competing and be respected." York Knights head coach Mark Applegarth speaking on Sky Sports+: "Yes [we've proved them all wrong]. I'm really happy with that. The try-line defensive sets really set the tone for us in the first half, and got a few lads over their nerves. "To have seven lads on Super League debuts, they were amazing. The challenge now for us is to maintain that level of performance. I'm really proud of the players, and pleased to get the win for the city." Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season - including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining five matches each week shown on Sky Sports+