Supermarkets had busiest Christmas since 2019 as promotions boost transactions

[ Supermarkets saw their highest level of transactions in December since 2019, with promotions boosting sales. Customers made a total of 488 million grocery trips during the four weeks ending 24 December, according to market research firm, Kantar. Some £13.7bn was spent despite food price inflation falling at its fastest level ever to 6.7 per … Read more

My housemates spent £100 on Christmas decorations without asking

[ In our weekly series, readers can email in with any financial dilemma and enter the Money Moral Maze. Are your friends racking up big drinks tabs and then trying to split the bill equally? Is your partner spending overspending on your joint account? No matter your dilemma, email in anonymously, and i‘s money and … Read more

Shoppers set for £5bn Christmas week spending spree

[ Consumers are poised to make next week the biggest food shop of the year after saving the best till last to take maximum advantage of supermarket promotions, bagging bargains wherever they can. Grocery sales growth is expected to peak over the seven days to Christmas Eve, with shoppers likely to spend up to £5bn … Read more