Why more Brits are ditching meat and tasty treats

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMany Britons are experiencing significant financial strain, leading them to cut back on food expenses and feel Over a quarter (28 per cent) of UK adults have either stopped eating meat or significantly reduced their consumption to save money. Nearly one in five (19 per cent) people are skipping meals or eating less due to affordability issues, with women more likely to be affected than men. Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of Britons are buying fewer treats and snacks, while one in four feel mentally drained by financial concerns daily or several times a week. The weekly grocery shop is the biggest source of financial anxiety, with households spending an average of £94 a week on food, approximately £24 more than a year ago. In fullMore than a quarter of Brits eating less meat or ditching it altogether over rising food costsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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