"I’m confident there will be a good amount of Christmas presents available for everyone to buy," the Chancellor said.

Rishi Sunak 'confident' Christmas presents will be on shop shelves

Toy retailers are also warning of Christmas shortages and higher prices, with a port chief admitting 'there’ll be short term some fluctuations'. 

Felixstowe logjam continues as it prepares to turn away empty return containers

After last minute Covid-19 restrictions scuppered Christmas plans for thousands last year, it seems many families are preparing well in advance.

Major supermarkets see frozen Christmas food sales jump by up to 500%

The Covid pandemic, Brexit, Chinese energy woes and a global shortage of HGV drivers could mean a leaner festive season.

How food, staff and toy shortages could affect your Christmas this year

Pigs in blanket and seasonal ham might be off the menu this Christmas because of labour shortages in the meat industry.

Traditional Christmas meats under 'threat amid shortage of butchers’

iPhones are one of the items that may become harder to buy in the run-up to Christmas.

Why China's energy-rationing could leave the UK short of Christmas gifts

The fashion giant said the lorry driver crisis and warehousing staff shortages may affect its delivery service over the peak festive season.

Next warns HGV crisis could hamper Christmas deliveries and push up prices

Duncan Garwell told ITV News dire working conditions have driven thousands out of the industry resulting in severe driver shortages.

'Snowball's chance in hell': Ex-HGV driver says visas won't solve shortages

Offering 5,000 three-month visas for foreign HGV drivers is like "throwing a thimble of water on a bonfire” to address supply issues, business groups have said.

'Like throwing a thimble of water on a bonfire': HGV driver visa plans slammed

During talks with the government, Tesco revealed it has a shortfall of 800 lorry drivers and is worried the situation will deteriorate significantly.

Tesco, Amazon, McDonald's warn of Christmas disruption due to HGV driver crisis

Chairman John Allan insisted national supply chain issues could be overcome.

Tesco boss: Christmas shoppers shouldn't panic buy amid HGV driver shortages

"It would certainly be helpful" the Chair of John Lewis has told ITV News' Joel Hills if the government made it easier to recruit lorry drivers.

John Lewis Chair says government should make it easier to recruit HGV drivers

Pigs in blankets and turkeys could be off the menu this Christmas if acute shortages continue.

'Brexit collided with Covid': Food and staff shortages 'could last until Xmas'

People queue to get their Christmas meat, including turkey and ham, at a butchers on More Street in Dublin city centre on Christmas Eve ahead of a 3pm shut down due to high coronavirus case levels.  Damien Storan/PA

Everything from food, clothing, toys and Christmas trees could be more expensive this year.

Shortages and price rises this Christmas and there are a number of reasons why

In her traditional Christmas message to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, he Queen has expressed her sorrow for all those who are mourning loved ones.

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