Brexit and price hikes push up the cost of Christmas for Britons
by Zoe Wood and Katie Allen from on (#25KAQ)
Pound's slump and rising production costs mean consumers are feeling the pinch as they stock up for the festive season
The Brexit blow to the pound coupled with commodity price hikes is squeezing Britons' Christmas spending power this year.
A typical household spends an extra 500 in December but the pound's dramatic tumble since the 23 June referendum means the festive fund is being stretched as the price of everything from Christmas puddings to selection boxes and the latest tech comes under pressure.
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