Met Office scientists found in a new landmark study that a critical process in the north Atlantic is partly influenced by volcanos - which can intensify already extreme weather

Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company and follow their advice." The weather warning was in place from 10.40pm Sunday until 9am Monday.

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across parts of the UK on Thursday. Forecasters said the East Midlands, North East England, North West England and Yorkshire and Humber will be affected between 3 and 9am tomorrow morning.

The yellow fog warning was issued for parts of the North East, North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire today with the Met Office adding there could be 'delays or cancellations' to flights