Cost of traditional Christmas dinner for four ‘up by just 1.3% on last year’
1 year, 1 month ago

Cost of traditional Christmas dinner for four ‘up by just 1.3% on last year’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner for four is up by just 1.3% on last year to £31.71, well below overall grocery price inflation, according to latest figures. Some of the increase, of course, will also be driven by the ongoing price inflation we’ve seen this year.” Customer spending on offers hit its highest level in more than two years over the latest period at 28.4%, with brands benefiting the most to increase sales by 6.5% compared with 6.4% for retailers’ own-brand lines. “We’re well above 2022 levels, with customers making an additional £180 million in savings this November versus 12 months ago.” Lidl was again the fastest-growing grocer, boosting sales by 14.2% over the 12 weeks to November 26 to take a record high market share of 7.8%.

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The truth about the cost of this year’s Christmas dinner
2 weeks, 3 days ago

The truth about the cost of this year’s Christmas dinner

The Independent  

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I'm a mother-of-seven but manage to cook Christmas dinner for £25 and I get the kids' presents from Facebook
2 weeks, 6 days ago

I'm a mother-of-seven but manage to cook Christmas dinner for £25 and I get the kids' presents from Facebook

Daily Mail  

A mother-of-seven has revealed how she's doing the festive season on a tight budget. Mother-of-seven Tess Giddings, 36, from Bournemouth, revealed how she's doing the festive season on a tight budget Tess said Christmas dinner doesn't have to cost a fortune, saying for nine of them, it costs £25. Tess often hits the headlines due to her savvy tips and …

Popular supermarket is giving away free Christmas food item to shoppers this weekend - find out how to claim yours
3 weeks ago

Popular supermarket is giving away free Christmas food item to shoppers this weekend - find out how to claim yours

Daily Mail  

Morrisons is spreading Christmas cheer by giving away a traditional festive food item to thousands of shoppers this weekend. Morrisons is spreading Christmas cheer by giving away carrots to thousands of shoppers this weekend Andy Todd, Senior Carrot Buyer at Morrisons, said: 'Christmas is a magical time of year and we want to help our customers celebrate in any way …

Why the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is ideal for a holiday
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Why the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is ideal for a holiday

The Independent  

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Cost of Christmas dinner in 2024 revealed - and why it’s not bad news for everyone
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cost of Christmas dinner in 2024 revealed - and why it’s not bad news for everyone

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Turkey has jumped from £4.21 per kilo to £4.29, an increase of four per …

27% of Britons ‘comfortable’ asking for contributions to cost of Christmas meal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

27% of Britons ‘comfortable’ asking for contributions to cost of Christmas meal

The Independent  

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Christmas dinner cost rise revealed as prices of potatoes and parsnips soar
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Christmas dinner cost rise revealed as prices of potatoes and parsnips soar

The Independent  

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Best supermarket Christmas food to order 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

Best supermarket Christmas food to order 2024

The Independent  

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Why will Thanksgiving meals be cheaper for Americans this year? Is it enough?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why will Thanksgiving meals be cheaper for Americans this year? Is it enough?

Firstpost  

Thanksgiving meals are cheaper this year, with the average cost for 10 people dropping to $58.08 — a five per cent decrease from 2023. Yet, processed items like dinner rolls saw price hikes due to rising labour costs Turkeys are displayed for sale at a Jewel-Osco grocery store ahead of Thanksgiving, in Chicago, Illinois, US, November 18, 2021. Zippy Duvall, …

The traditional Christmas dish the UK is turning its back on
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The traditional Christmas dish the UK is turning its back on

The Independent  

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Grocery inflation rises as supermarket trips hit four-year high
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Grocery inflation rises as supermarket trips hit four-year high

The Independent  

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Is this the UK's most expensive Turkey? Butcher flogs £275 bird ahead of Christmas Day
2 months ago

Is this the UK's most expensive Turkey? Butcher flogs £275 bird ahead of Christmas Day

Daily Mail  

With the cost of living crisis still biting many households, the population is searching for top deals as the festive season kicks off. Brentwood-based Thomas Joseph Butchery is selling herb-fed, free range turkey that is ready to ship to homes across the nation ahead of this year's Christmas celebrations. The budget supermarket has been awarded winner of the Good Housekeeping …

Best supermarket Christmas food to order in 2024, from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more
2 months, 1 week ago

Best supermarket Christmas food to order in 2024, from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more

The Independent  

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A fifth of UK adults have already started Christmas shopping – but how much are they spending?
3 months, 1 week ago

A fifth of UK adults have already started Christmas shopping – but how much are they spending?

The Independent  

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Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers

The Independent  

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Grocery price inflation rises for first time since March 2023
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Grocery price inflation rises for first time since March 2023

The Independent  

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How inflation has hit your shopping basket
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How inflation has hit your shopping basket

The Independent  

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Grocery price inflation slowdown stumbles as supermarkets offer fewer deals
11 months, 1 week ago

Grocery price inflation slowdown stumbles as supermarkets offer fewer deals

The Independent  

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Grocery inflation sees fastest monthly drop as households spend all-time high
1 year ago

Grocery inflation sees fastest monthly drop as households spend all-time high

The Independent  

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UK families to spend over £1,800 this Christmas as costs triple in last 30 years
1 year ago

UK families to spend over £1,800 this Christmas as costs triple in last 30 years

The Independent  

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Is a £215 chef’s Christmas lunch in a box worth it?
1 year ago

Is a £215 chef’s Christmas lunch in a box worth it?

The Independent  

Christmas can be stressful at the best of times, but the one thing that tips many people over the edge is having to cook the festive feast from scratch. open image in gallery The Cote Christmas Feast will provide enough leftovers for Boxing Day The Côte Turkey Christmas Feast Price: £99.95 Serves: “up to six” Cooking ease: 3 out of …

The best luxury UK Christmas breaks
1 year ago

The best luxury UK Christmas breaks

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Its decadent Christmas package lasts for four nights from 23 December and includes a festive afternoon tea, three-course dinners by …

Heston Blumenthal's Christmas dinner could cost £2,125 each... So just HOW much are other TV chefs charging for their peculiar dishes of decaying grapes, sea lettuce tarts and golden carrots?
1 year, 1 month ago

Heston Blumenthal's Christmas dinner could cost £2,125 each... So just HOW much are other TV chefs charging for their peculiar dishes of decaying grapes, sea lettuce tarts and golden carrots?

Daily Mail  

From the presents to the fully-stocked fridge, and from turning up the heating to the big work night out – Christmas is expensive enough as it is. TV's most celebrated chefs are preparing to serve up Christmas dinner – but tucking in could set you back as much as £2,125 per head. The pricey dishes from TV's top chefs which …

Fears of rising energy bills and a costly Christmas lead consumers to cut back
1 year, 2 months ago

Fears of rising energy bills and a costly Christmas lead consumers to cut back

The Independent  

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Three in 10 people have already started Christmas shopping – survey
1 year, 3 months ago

Three in 10 people have already started Christmas shopping – survey

The Independent  

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Grocery price inflation drops slightly but remains sky-high
1 year, 7 months ago

Grocery price inflation drops slightly but remains sky-high

The Independent  

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Grocery in UK costlier than ever as 'cost of living' crisis deepens
1 year, 10 months ago

Grocery in UK costlier than ever as 'cost of living' crisis deepens

Firstpost  

London: The grocery inflation rate in the United Kingdom reached a new record high of 17.1%, said reports based on industry data. According to Kantar Worldpanel, the cost of a family’s typical buying basket could increase by £811 per year as a result of the increase over the past 12 months. According to Kantar, the allure of less expensive own-label …

Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar
1 year, 11 months ago

Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar

The Independent  

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How everyday food items have risen in price in the past 12 months
1 year, 11 months ago

How everyday food items have risen in price in the past 12 months

The Independent  

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Stores face questions as price of basic groceries soars by 30%
1 year, 11 months ago

Stores face questions as price of basic groceries soars by 30%

Daily Mail  

Basic groceries, such as milk, butter and cheese, are seeing price rises of up to 30 per cent – sparking suspicions of supermarket profiteering. It found food and drink inflation was at 15 per cent overall across the UK’s eight biggest supermarkets in the year to December. But the consumer watchdog said shoppers believe stores should do more to help …

For some people, Christmas isn’t the only time of year dinner is too expensive
2 years ago

For some people, Christmas isn’t the only time of year dinner is too expensive

The Independent  

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Aussies stock up on booze and food ahead of Christmas celebrations
2 years ago

Aussies stock up on booze and food ahead of Christmas celebrations

Daily Mail  

Seafood and booze appear to be among the top Christmas Eve buys for this year Massive queues overtook supermarkets and shops in cities all around Australia Thousands of Aussies flocked to the shops for their last-minute Christmas buys Last-minute shoppers have flooded malls, bottle shops and seafood markets to stock up in time for Christmas. Last-minute shoppers have flooded malls, …

Is it time to put an end to the lavish Christmas dinner?
2 years ago

Is it time to put an end to the lavish Christmas dinner?

The Independent  

The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner for four is up by almost 10 per cent on last year to £31, according to an update from data analysts Kantar, as rising food prices continue to bite. It comes in the wake of a recent survey by The Salvation Army, which found that nearly seven out of every 10 people are …

Christmas mood dampened as concerns over food costs grow
2 years ago

Christmas mood dampened as concerns over food costs grow

The Independent  

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Christmas dinner cost rose three times faster than wages this year
2 years, 1 month ago

Christmas dinner cost rose three times faster than wages this year

The Independent  

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Cost of Christmas dinner to leap by 20% as supermarket food prices rise, analysis suggests
2 years, 1 month ago

Cost of Christmas dinner to leap by 20% as supermarket food prices rise, analysis suggests

The Independent  

The average cost of Christmas dinner will rise by more than 20 per cent this year, according to analysis of major supermarkets’ food prices. She added: “While there are signs that cost pressures and price rises might start to ease in 2023, Christmas cheer will be dampened this year as households cut back on seasonal spending to prioritise the essentials.” …

12 ways to cut Christmas costs without cutting the fun
2 years, 1 month ago

12 ways to cut Christmas costs without cutting the fun

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Two-thirds of adults ‘worried about affording Christmas dinner’
2 years, 1 month ago

Two-thirds of adults ‘worried about affording Christmas dinner’

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Supermarket prices up 18.5% in less than a year
2 years, 4 months ago

Supermarket prices up 18.5% in less than a year

NL Times  

Netherlands residents paid an average of 18.5 percent more for their groceries in supermarkets last month than in September 2021, NOS reports based on a study by market researcher GfK. “On average, they spend about 7,000 to 8,000 euros on groceries per year,” said Norman Buysse of GfK. “They quickly pay about 1,500 euros more for the same groceries than …

Shoppers face £380 jump in grocery bills this year as inflation surges
2 years, 6 months ago

Shoppers face £380 jump in grocery bills this year as inflation surges

The Independent  

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Bars and restaurants face New Year disaster after losing £10,335 each in Christmas week
3 years ago

Bars and restaurants face New Year disaster after losing £10,335 each in Christmas week

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Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas dinner revealed in Which? study
3 years, 1 month ago

Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas dinner revealed in Which? study

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Price rises hit Christmas shopping
3 years, 1 month ago

Price rises hit Christmas shopping

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Shoppers stock up on mince pies and Christmas pudding amid fresh warnings on supplies
3 years, 1 month ago

Shoppers stock up on mince pies and Christmas pudding amid fresh warnings on supplies

The Independent  

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Shopper revealed her festive roast with all the trimmings only cost £10 thanks to reduced items
4 years, 1 month ago

Shopper revealed her festive roast with all the trimmings only cost £10 thanks to reduced items

Daily Mail  

A savvy shopper has revealed how she serves up a festive feast with all the trimmings for just £10 – by combing supermarkets for reduced stock on Christmas Eve. Bargain hunter Hollie Allen, 26, from Chelmsford, Essex revealed how she can save her money by shopping only yellow-label, reduced, items, and said she could serve up a festive roast with …

Aldi, Coles and Woolworths are put to the test to find the cheapest grocery basket for Christmas
5 years, 1 month ago

Aldi, Coles and Woolworths are put to the test to find the cheapest grocery basket for Christmas

Daily Mail  

Australian consumer organisation CHOICE has put three leading supermarket giants to the test to find the cheapest grocery basket for Christmas. Retailer Aldi cheapest grocery basket for Christmas, followed by Woolworths and then Coles Aldi has won yet another supermarket battle after coming out on top with a total price of $174.50 - $46.80 cheaper than the most expensive basket …

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