Warnings issued on Tuesday for snow and ice in the Midlands, north Wales, north-west of England, north and west of Scotland and Northern Ireland remain in place

Floods minister, Emma Hardy, said:

My sympathies go out to the people, businesses and communities impacted by the recent flooding across the country.

I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the vital work that the Environment Agency and emergency services are doing to keep people safe. People must continue to follow their advice and sign up for flood warnings.”