The Met Office has issued fresh weather warnings for snow and ice today - there are more than 300 flood alerts in place across the UK and schools from the Midlands up to the Scottish Highlands have be

A major flooding incident has been declared in Leicestershire with residents advised to avoid non-essential travel.

Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures across the UK. The Met Office said wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays to much of west England, Wales, north and west Scotland, and Northern Ireland.