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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Hampson

Half of parents to spend less on presents and food this Christmas

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Half of parents who celebrate Christmas have said that they will be cutting back on spending for presents, food and drink this year, according to a new survey.

A YouGov poll for the charity Barnardo’s found that 47 per cent of parents with children under 18 years old said they would limit the amount of money they spend on presents, while 55 per cent will cut back on what they spend on food and drink.

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