XL issues roof collapse warning
Insurer XL has warned businesses to reconsider their adverse weather risk management plans as snow continues to wreak havoc across the UK.
While many firms have gritted paths and car parks, many are unprepared for the damage that the weight of snowfall and ice can cause to roofs.
The cold snap has seen a number of high profile incidents
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