"Severe weather conditions overnight in Northern France and Belgium have led to the closure of the high speed line, " a notice on the company's website said.

CNN: Heavy snow snarls travel in northern Europe

Eurostar has cancelled all its services for the remainder of the day because of the closure of the high-speed line in France and Belgium due to snow.

BBC: Kent snow and ice causes disruption

Mr Cantalupo also saw McDonald's slow down its historically high-speed expansion and the closure of hundreds of under-performing restaurants.

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