UK weather: heavy rain and high temperatures bring travel chaos

Passengers advised to check conditions before travel as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Flights have been cancelled and rail travellers face delays after the UK experienced record temperatures, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.

East Midlands Trains (EMT) told people to expect a significantly reduced service in and out of London at the weekend after serious damage was caused to an overhead line, while the rate of arrivals was restricted at airports.