Ever agreed not to do presents, then panic-bought them anyway? As UK Christmas spending hits £660-£1,150 per household, we look at the real cost of creating festive magic – and how to do it without the January regrets
From £35 designer potato peelers to ‘heirloom’ saucepans, social media is obsessed with luxury versions of everyday items. But as Black Friday approaches, has sensible shopping gone too far? We investigate a trend that’s turning every purchase into a lifetime commitment…
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