Dozens of people have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K.

People have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K. as more wintry weather was expected

Severe flooding and snow are causing travel disruption as weather warnings remain in force across the UK. Road and rail links have been closed while Manchester and Bristol airports were forced to suspend flights earlier because of the conditions.