NO flights will be permitted in UK controlled airspace between noon and 6pm today (Thursday), National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has said. A NATS spokesman said: From midday today until at least 6pm, there will be no flights permitted in UK controlled

NO flights will be permitted in UK controlled airspace between noon and 6pm today (Thursday), National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has said.

A NATS spokesman said: "From midday today until at least 6pm, there will be no flights permitted in UK controlled airspace other than emergency situations.

"This has been applied in accordance with international civil aviation policy. We continue to monitor the situation with the Met Office and work closely with airline customers and adjoining countries.