UK weather: Christmas Day bright though not white, says Met Office

Early frost and fog to give way to sunshine in most places, say forecasters, with rain and wind to follow on Boxing Day

Those dreaming of a white Christmas will have to wait until at least next year, with the Met Office predicting plenty of frost and sunshine but no snow for Christmas Day.

Much of the UK will wake up to frosty and foggy conditions on Christmas morning, before the wintry weather lifts to make way for sunshine later in the day.