Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Brexit or not
Market specialists say the bill for Christmas dinners in Britain is largely unchanged from last year
London
THE bill for Christmas dinners in Britain is mostly unchanged from last year, market specialists said, even though the higher price of imported raisins will hike the cost of Christmas puddings by 21 per cent.
But the respite may be short-lived as supermarkets, which are locked in a bitter price war, are likely delaying until only next year Brexit-induced increases due to the plunging pound, they warned.
"The overall cost of our favourite meal is set to be more expensive, up by 1 per cent year-on-year, but still lowe…
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