Christmas shortages: what are Britons ordering this year?

Early sales are surging across a range of goods, from toys to frozen turkeys and festive decorations

Be prepared" is the motto for Christmas this year as British shoppers order favourite foods, trees and lights earlier than ever to ensure they get what they need for the big day. Potential shortages of workers to process and pack meat and vegetables and to deliver presents and decorations have prompted surge in early orders in the following areas: