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Mince pie prices ‘up by 44%’

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Mince pies and Christmas pudding are among the products that have soared in price in the last four years, according to a study by Compare the Market. Christmas pudding has gone up by 63% from £2 to £3.25 since 2020 and a six-pack of mince…

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