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Thanks for the reply Aaron.

The Elm had been re-potted prior to the frost, so I'm not sure if the roots would have been even more susceptible to the frost.

Bit of info about the tree; it stands about 2 feet tall and it has an open soil which mainly looks like Akadama. I've only just purchased it but the seller has said that if the tree does not respond or I'm unhappy then I can take it back, so I thought it would definitely worth giving it a go. I'm hoping that it will be alright as I think it will be a lovely bonsai in a couple of years. There is green cambium layer on some of the branches not checked them all though (didn't want to scratch it to much).

Here are a couple of pictures of the elm. There were a lot of brown shrivelled leaves on the tree so I have gentle removed these dead ones. As you can see from the picture there are a few leaves left but I can't see any new ones growing.

It’s been suggested to me that 'superthrive' might help the tree? I've never used it, but it’s meant to help with stressed trees.

At the moment I am keeping the tree outside, I’ve been told that from spring to autumn Chinese elms should stay outside. To give you an idea of the climate the temperature is 6/42 at the moment and tomorrow is forecast as Max:11/51 Min:7/44. Should I bring the tree inside?

PS. sorry about the picture quality, I haven't got a proper setup at the moment.