Flight ban extended to Monday

The airline crisis has deepened after the UK's flight ban was extended for another day.

Announcing the further restriction of flights in UK controlled airspace, air traffic control company Nats said the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland was "currently spread across the UK".

The ban on all non-emergency flights will remain in force until at least 1am on Monday.

Nats added: There may be limited opportunity in Orkney and Shetland from 7pm today for some flights to operate under individual co-ordination with air traffic control.

"However, it is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport."