Cold health alert as parts of UK set to freeze on Christmas Day

UK faces cold health alert on Christmas Day with weather warnings issued for parts of the country, dashing hopes of a white Christmas. The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office have issued alerts for South West England, Wales, and other areas, with gusts of up to 65mph predicted. Temperatures are set to drop, affecting vulnerable people and healthcare services, while strong winds may disrupt transportation and power supplies. Despite dry conditions, the UK may see frost and freezing temperatures, making it unlikely for a white Christmas to occur this year.