Fog shrouding swathes of UK likely to disrupt transport early this week

Drivers warned to take care as perfect' weather conditions for mist affect areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Thick fog will shroud much of the southern half of England, the eastern half of Wales and most of Northern Ireland throughout the early part of the week, forecasters have said, as commuters are told to expect delays.

There was disruption to flights at Heathrow airport on Monday, while an incident involving 30 vehicles closed a major road in Kent on Saturday evening.