Christmas dinner set to cost less this year in rare boost for shoppers

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"A few pence are being shaved from this year's Christmas dinner cost, with households due to pay less this year compared to last. Recent figures show that the average cost of a dinner, which includes turkey and all the trimmings, will come out at an average 32.46 this year, a slight decrease from last year's 32.57, which was up 6.5 per cent on the year before. The overall grocery price inflation stands at 4.7 per cent over the month to November 30, unchanging from October, but down from September's 5.2 per cent. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator, said: Retailers are pulling out all the stops to win shoppers over as they gear up for one of the most important trading periods of the year. Grocery price inflation has held steady at 4.7 per cent (Getty) According to its research, one in five households says they are struggling financially, which has largely been consistent over the past two years. With the cost of living still biting for many this Christmas, just under one third of all spending is on promotion as supermarkets find"

The Independent deploys reporters across issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating matters such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet maintains free access to reporting without paywalls and seeks donations to continue sending journalists to report from both sides of stories. Recent consumer data shows the average Christmas dinner cost falling slightly to £32.46 from £32.57. Grocery price inflation stood at 4.7 percent for the month to November 30. Research indicates one in five households are struggling financially and supermarkets dedicate just under one third of spending to promotions.

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