UK Christmas Dinner Costs Rise Slightly Amid High Inflation

Supermarket competition and promotions help keep prices low, with grocery spending expected to hit record highs this December.

The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner in the UK has risen by 1.3% this year to £31.71, despite high inflation rates.
Supermarket competition and promotions have helped keep prices low, with some Christmas dinner staples such as brussels sprouts now 4.3% cheaper than last year.
Inflation is expected to contribute to record high-spending this December, with Kantar predicting that household grocery spending across Great Britain will collectively rise past £13bn for the first time ever.
The German discounter Lidl was the fastest-growing grocer, with sales growing by 14.2% over the 12 weeks to 26 November.
Despite the rise in food costs, some items such as Christmas pudding and sparkling wine have seen a decrease in price, falling by 2.4% and 5.9% respectively compared to last year.