Temperatures are expected to soar to 38C in parts of Britain this week, which would eclipse the current UK June record of 35.6C. It could also bring major misery for 13million hayfever sufferers.

A hot spell is set to intensify across England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C in London while multiple counties could bask in highs of 36C in the coming days

The Met Office has predicted 'very high' pollen counts across most of England and Wales from Sunday, which will continue into next week's heatwave.

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C