How to save money this Christmas: Zoe Neal, The Weald School

With Christmas only a few days away, the cost of living crisis has become more prominent than ever. In the past year, inflation in the UK has risen from 2% to over 10% and this has left around 60% of adults struggling to even pay their bills. Christmas is a time when many people tend to splash the cash on festive decorations, traditional food, and gifts for family and friends; but many families will be consumed by stress over whether they will be able to afford it this year. However, there are lots of different tips and tricks you can follow to save a bit of money and still have a jolly good Christmas; so here are a few that you can try out for yourself.