The cost of Christmas dinner has fallen this year. So, when you’re greeting the son of God on happy Christmas morning, you can do so in the joyous knowledge that you’ve spent 15 pence less on sprouts than you did in 2023.
Turkey prices are down too. According to the retail tracking platform, Assosia, a 10lb bird costs £1.21 less than it did last Christmas – a 6 per cent fall. Sadly, it’s been a difficult year for root vegetable growers, so some of the savings are offset by more expensive spuds and parsnips. All in all, Assosia reckons your supermarket family lunch could come in at £31.66, down from £32.18 compared to 12 months ago.
