Those in South West 'will spend least on Christmas'

CHRISTMAS shoppers expect to spend around £32 on average more this year on gifts than they did in 2024, a new survey indicates.

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The average festive shopper expects to spend £377.98 in the weeks ahead, which is around £32.63 or 9% more than the £345.35 they typically spent last year, according to the website MyVoucherCodes.

People in Northern Ireland expect to spend the most typically at £452.38, the survey indicated.

Those in the South West of England are anticipating spending the least typically, at £324.37, with people in Scotland expecting to splash out £443.64 and those in Wales spending £366.11 on average.