41p rise in cost of Christmas dinner brings some cheer...especially if you like sprouts

THE cost of a traditional Christmas dinner for four people is up by just 1.3% on last year - well below overall grocery price inflation, research has revealed.

- Emily Braeger

That means an increase of 41p, making a turkey and all the trimmings costs £31.71.

Analysts Kantar said it was good news for hard-pressed consumers as fierce competition between supermarkets is seeing certain items on the festive plate falling in price.

Brussels sprouts are now 4.3% cheaper than 12 months ago, while Christmas puddings are 2.4% less.

And sparkling wine costs 5.9% less on average.

more But shoppers will have to fork out money for turkeys this Christmas, with average costs jumping by 6% compared with 2022, according to research by The Grocer magazine and analysts Assosia.