Friday evening news briefing: Snow warning for this weekend
Good evening. As the cold snap bites, southern England could get four inches of snow this weekend. We have the latest weather warnings, the fallout from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix show – and much more. All that is after the headlines...
Evening briefing: Today's essential headlines
UK weather | Nearly four inches of snow could fall in southern England within days – potentially causing travel chaos. Britain will see at least seven days of Arctic weather, in which temperatures could plummet to as low as -10C, with wintry downpours and "freezing fog". The Met Office today issued a yellow snow and ice warning for London and south-east England on Sunday and Monday after identical warnings in other parts of the country. See the latest forecast and pictures of parts of Britain covered in snow. As temperatures drop, energy bills are rising. These are nine ways to keep warm at home without turning up your heating.
Politics | Reform UK 'polling at almost half of Tory vote share'
'We blew it' | Kwarteng on how he and Truss 'got carried away'
Met Police | Serving officer charged with two counts of rape
Happy birthday (again) | South Koreans to be a year younger
Teetotal Generation Z | UK's first alcohol-free off-licence opens
Police refuse to drive ambulances during strikes
Amid a wave of public sector strikes, anger is brewing. The Telegraph can reveal that police chiefs have refused a request from the ambulance service for support during NHS walkouts, with rising disquiet over pay.
Crime editor Martin Evans understands that, as well as a lack of extra resources, there is simmering anger within policing over public sector strikes, with officers fearful that industrial action elsewhere will increase their workload.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today said he would look at "all options" when asked about laws to stop emergency service walkouts.
Finding the silver lining, personal finance editor Sam Brodbeck identifies why strikes might actually provide some relief.
Sussexes recorded over 15 hours of video diaries
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recorded more than 15 hours of personal footage for their Netflix documentary series, it has been revealed.
Prince Harry said he thought it was a "really sensible" thing to do, when it was suggested to him by a friend to document the couple's split from the Royal family.
The cache of clips formed a key part of the programme, which premiered on the streaming service yesterday.
As the world's media reacted to the first three episodes, the Sussexes were accused of auctioning off their "dirty laundry" to the highest bidder and "undying vacuousness" and greed. See how the world reacted.
Simon Finch, the award-winning filmmaker, dissects the show for us – explaining why it is disjointed, misleading and frustrating.
And Guy Kelly has picked eight odd moments (that you probably missed).
The Netflix show added to concerns the Sussexes are "trashing" the Royal family, according to a Tory MP who plans to bring forward legislation that could eventually strip the couple of their titles.
Backbencher Bob Seely suggested trying to downgrade their status because it has now become "a political issue". Read how his proposal could work.
PS: Actor Ryan Reynolds could not resist a quip about the Sussexes when he met the King and Queen Consort at Wrexham AFC today.
Could you score a penalty for England? Take a shot
England play France on Saturday in the World Cup quarter-final and fans will be dreading one thing above all else: penalties.
We have crunched the numbers on the best place to aim. You can take a shot yourself to find out if you could score.
Gareth Southgate will tell his England team to be bold and attack France. In what some will see as a change of approach, the manager wants his players to impose themselves on the champions.
Jamie Carragher thinks France have the stronger XI, but that England might still have the edge. And this is what the world thinks of England.
Comment and analysis
David Frost | With Sir Keir's Labour, we still face the old danger
Sunetra Gupta | Lockdowns put us at the mercy of disease
Kate Andrews | Patients getting nothing for extra NHS spending
Judith Woods | I'm looking forward to soldiers on the streets
Clive Aslet | If a roaring fire is sinful, what is left of Christmas?
World news: Death trap draining Ukraine's army
The Ukrainian city of Bakhmut was once home to 70,000 people and known for both salt-mining and its sparkling wine industry. Since the summer, the town has instead often seen hundreds killed or wounded each day in intense shelling and bloody frontal attacks, in fighting reminiscent of the First World War. In his dispatch from the country, Ben Farmer goes inside the strange and senseless death trap draining Ukraine's tired army. Meanwhile, Russian president Vladimir Putin admitted there have been problems sourcing clothes for his troops.
Friday long-read: SAS hero and Lions legend – meet the real Paddy Mayne
New BBC drama SAS Rogue Heroes has shown Paddy Mayne's special forces feats. But less well known is a successful – and brutal – rugby career, as chief rugby correspondent Gavin Mairs explains. Read the article
Sport briefing: Pakistan causes England pain
Pakistan finished the opening day of the second Test against England on top after their mystery-spinner Abrar Ahmed took seven wickets for 114 runs on his first international appearance. Reporting from Multa, Nick Hoult says it could be a performance that heralds a long career and Scyld Berry describes how Ahmed channelled his inner Harry Potter.
Editor's choice
Katie Morley Investigates | 'My father attempted suicide after crypto fraud trick'
The Midults | 'I can't afford a lavish Christmas – but I don't want to be a killjoy'
Fashion | How Gary Lineker nailed the uncomplicated, trendy-ish nice-guy style
Business briefing: BBC appoints private equity veteran
The BBC has appointed City veteran Sir Damon Buffini to be its deputy chairman as the broadcaster grapples with a squeeze on the licence fee and questions over its future funding. Meanwhile, Jeremy Hunt has warned that Britain must not "unlearn the lessons of the financial crisis" of 2008 as he unveiled the biggest loosening of City regulations in a generation. And two women have sued Twitter after sweeping layoffs of thousands of staff orchestrated by billionaire owner Elon Musk.
Tonight starts now
How to have yourself a savvy little Christmas | Soaring inflation, food shortages, a month of widespread industrial action and Christmas postal delays – they all loom and could add up to a winter of discontent. But never fear – our four experts' top tips will soon put sparkle back into the festive season. From gifts to garnishes, they offer easy ways to beat this year's so-called Strikemas with 10 hacks for you to follow at home.
Three things for you
Listen | Chopper's Politics podcast: Richard Tice, Reform UK leader
Review | Kerry Jackson: Another witless, baffling, clichéd satire
And finally... for this evening's downtime
Cremant or cava – how cool is your fizz of choice? | At every festive social function, from work events to carol concerts to dinner parties, a glass of something sparkling will be thrust into your hand. The question is what, exactly, and whether it is a £5.99 or £100-a-pop option. Being offered a glass of "fizz" could mean anything. A choice of sparkling wine can tell you almost everything you need to know about someone. Ed Cumming has a guide to the code.
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