Business & Economy

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds - but are they value for money?

Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk · Published 15 Nov 2026, 00:01

Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

From £8 bratwursts to £11 Yorkshire pudding wraps, why is the cost of the markets rising year on year?

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 14 Nov 2026, 07:11

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 13 Nov 2026, 18:00

A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 11 Nov 2026, 07:52

Charities collecting Christmas presents for struggling families say demand has gone up.

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 2 Nov 2026, 06:22

A gift-filled shoebox campaign launched for children who would otherwise go without this Christmas.

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 2 Nov 2026, 06:21

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