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Christmas dinner has become more expensive

This year, Britons will have to pay more for their festive dinner

Prices of many products in the "Christmas set" have risen much faster than inflation, a BBC analysis showed. Turkey, potatoes, Brussels sprouts and red wine have become noticeably more expensive.

A box of crackers has risen in price by an average of 41% compared to 2015. If it used to cost an average of £7.7, now it is £10.9. Prices for carrots and cranberry sauce have remained almost unchanged.

A Good Housekeeping study showed that you can save money on Christmas dinner through sales and promotions in stores. But this will take time: shoppers have to visit several stores in search of the cheapest product.

According to the BBC, inflation in the UK was only 0.9% in October. Experts expected higher price growth amid the devaluation of the pound, which has fallen by about 16% against the dollar since June.