UK weather: roads flooded as heavy rain batters Britain

Met Office says conditions likely to be atrocious' for much of UK with snow expected in Highlands

Heavy rain across Britain overnight has inundated roads and caused treacherous" conditions for commuters, leaving some cars stuck in flood water.

Much of the UK faced weather warnings until midday on Thursday, with the Met Office issuing yellow warnings for heavy rain. Train cancellations and delays were also expected.