
Christmas dinner and festive treats up to 70% more expensive, Which? warns
Christmas food costs have surged, with festive chocolates up to 70% more expensive and turkeys costing up to £15 extra, according to Which?.
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Christmas food costs have surged, with festive chocolates up to 70% more expensive and turkeys costing up to £15 extra, according to Which?.

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