Widespread disruption is expected as almost all parts of the country are covered by at least one Met Office weather warning.

Covering Monday 30 December to Thursday 2 January, the warnings see all parts of the UK affected at some point in the week. The wet and windy weather will begin in Scotland and northern regions before moving downwards overnight on New Year’s Eve and into New Year’s Day.

Britons hoping for a pleasant New Year's Day weather forecast have been told to brace for yet more wind, rain, snow and ice after the Met Office issued a new set of warnings. With fireworks displays across the nation having been called off following days of inclement climes,