Hayfever sufferers in for a difficult day - here's how you can get some relief

Hayfever sufferers across the UK could be in for a difficult day today, as the Met Office forecasts '˜very high' pollen levels across much of the country.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be hit the worst, with pollen at the highest level today, while central and southern parts of Scotland will fare only marginally better, with pollen levels rated high.

One in five people in the UK suffer from Hayfever, with 95 per cent of sufferers allergic to grass pollen. May to July are peak season for grass pollen, while weed pollen also starts to peak toward the end of June.