Brits are expected to buy fewer and cheaper items this year too, and researchers also found that many will be putting more thought into the gifts they buy – with homemade presents “one of the biggest trends for 2023″.

While tiredness and fatigue are certainly uncomfortable, it’s a symptom of hay fever that‘s on the mild end of the scale. To make your sleep easier, shower thoroughly before you go to bed to remove any traces of pollen from your body. And remember to keep your door and windows closed tight throughout the day. This will help keep the pollen out, preventing your allergies from occurring during the night. Headaches are one of the more common symptoms of pollen allergies. Like earache, they are caused when pollen enters the body and causes passages in the nose to swell and become inflamed. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a pollen allergy that affects 1 in 5 people in the UK. Just when you’d rather be out enjoying the sun, you might instead find yourself cooped up inside with the windows closed. But there are ways to deal with the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Here we outline 7 of the main hay fever symptoms from mild to severe, and how you can deal with them with hay fever treatments and home remedies. Then, when it comes to habits and traditions on Christmas Day itself, the analysis found that 43% of people think the day is a time for “sparkles, bright colours, and bold clothing”, but younger Brits aren’t quite as on board. As spring rolls into summer and the good weather continues, many hayfever sufferers will be forced to remain indoors to avoid being affected by a high pollen count.For example: “You’re a man that likes to put it about a bit [referencing his affair with Gina Coladangelo]”, “You’re not a good-looking man, are you? Pubes on your chest, moobs…”; “You sarcastic f***er… Mr f***ing know-it-all” and “Why do you just keep raising your eyebrows at me, k***head?”, to quote just a few. The former Health Secretary and adviser to ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the nightmare year that was 2020 (remember that) already caused a stir by taking part in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!— for which received a healthy amount of grilling — but that was just the start of his reality career. To relieve these symptoms, you should first always drink lots of fluids. This will help keep your throat moist and clear, reducing the itchiness. You can also try drinking honey mixed with warm water to relieve throat irritation. To relieve itchiness in the nose, blow it regularly to clear out your nasal passages.

To relieve hay fever-related earache, try inhaling hot steam to ease the congestion in your ears. You can also try equalising the pressure in your ears by chewing gum, yawning, or holding your nose closed and exhaling gently until your ears pop. Always be careful when you are doing this though as blowing too hard can damage your ears. Early Christmas planning isn’t the only festive tradition John Lewis’ analysis has revealed or predicted either, as the retailer has also suggested that outdoor lights are practically on their way to becoming, if not already, the norm nowadays, and six in 10 are planning to buy some form of decoration for the outside their homes. With one more episode of this current series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins still to come, we dare say there’ll be quite an increase in viewing figures after this viral and unforgettable moment in British TV history. You can catch up on all the previous episodes HERE.

So what’s your take then? Is November too early? Or should we all be getting into the festive spirit as early as possible to make the most of it? This time of year is the best! It's warm and sunny and we're all filled with nothing but good vibes, but for some this isn't quite the case, as the warmer months unfortunately mean battling uncomfortable and irritating allergies. After the news broke that his appearance on the latest season of Channel 4’s hit military boot camp show was actually filmed before his I’m a Celeb series late last year, millions were collectively rubbing their hands waiting to see what kind of physical and mental toll he was put through. In fact, she’s been hailed as somewhat of a hero online, with people remarking everything from, “Thank you, madam, you speak for a nation” and “couldn’t have put it better myself, to comments like: “Give Debs a damehood, what an absolute queen”. Tell us how you really feel — to be fair, we have a feeling there are more than a few who agree with you…

Different types of pollen will be more prevalent than others at differing times throughout the summer months. For a third of UK homes, one Christmas tree is apparently no longer enough, and it’s likely that two or more trees will be decorated instead.With around 17 million hayfever sufferers in Britain, this time of year can be a nightmare for sufferers as eczema flare-ups occur more frequently, and itchy streaming eyes, nose and throats take hold.