Britons are being warned of Boxing Day travel disruption as rain turns to snow, threatening road and rail delays.

After those dreaming of a white Christmas Day had their wishes granted in parts of the UK, the Met Office said more wintry showers are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The forecaster said temperatures would turn colder on Boxing Day and there is the chance of 4in (10cm) of snow on the highest ground in Scotland.

Despite a largely mild Christmas Day - the highest temperature recorded was 12.6C (54.6F) in Bude, Cornwall - weather warnings for snow and ice are in place on Boxing Day for southern, central and eastern Scotland, and the most northern parts of England.

A further warning for rain and snow is in place for the Midlands and Wales running from 6pm on Tuesday until 11am on Wednesday.