Cold temperatures expected for remainder of the week, bringing the risk of snow showers, ice and frosts to many parts of the UK.

A major incident has been declared due to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with dozens rescued by emergency services. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it had received more than 200 calls on Monday morning.

Major incidents have been declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire after rain brought severe flooding in the Midlands on Monday with children left trapped in a school

Emergency services rescue people from submerged cars and inundated homes as floods and snow force roads, railways and schools to close.

The UK is set for more travel chaos this week as heavy snow turns to rain and flooding overnight, the Met Office warned. The forecaster warned of heavy rainfall across much of central and southern England between Sunday and Monday morning – with bus and train services set to be affected.