'I'm a finance expert - here are 50 ways to save £1000 by Christmas Day'

Daily Mirror · Hannah Britt · 2026-11-05 18:48 UTC

As typical UK festive costs rise to £1,681, searches on how to afford Christmas have surged 261% since 2024. Expert Sue Hayward offers 50 simple tips to save £1,000 in 50 days.

Google searches for ‘how to afford Christmas’ have leapt 261% since 2024, with the festivities forecast to cost a typical UK family £1,681 - up £100 in two years, according to MoneySuperMarket research. Here, with 50 days left until Christmas Day, personal finance and consumer expert Sue Hayward suggests 50 simple ways to save £1,000 before December 25.

1 Cheap parking: Avoid expensive hourly rate car parks. Local stations usually charge an off-peak, all-day rate. Saving: £6 a day

2 Book train tickets in advance: For festive travel, book early. Sign up to train firms beforehand as some give a free coffee. Saving: £4 on coffee plus up to 40% off next booking

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