The continued extreme weather could hamper recovery efforts in some places after Storm Boelo battered the north of the UK.

The Met Office has advised that a yellow warning for wind will be in place across most of Scotland from 3am on Tuesday until 9pm.

Further weather warnings have been issued as the UK is braced for more strong winds and heavy rain after storms over the weekend that left two men dead.

A higher tax-free mileage allowance will be made permanent as part of a series of steps to help with heightened living costs.