ONS study finds a quarter of adults now eating less meat to save money

Lean times ahead! Families cut down on beef and chicken to save money with a quarter of adults now eating less meat

• The ONS found that millions are reducing how much they spend on essentials
• One in four people fear it will impact their enjoyment of Christmas 
• Beef and chicken have seen particularly steep price rises in the past year
• The cost of feed rising due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one reason why

One in four adults are eating less meat to try and save money, a survey has found.

It comes after a study by the Office for National Statistics revealed that millions of households are reducing the amount they spend on essentials, such as food, and car journeys.

Around 70 per cent are taking action to deal with price rises, found a survey by Public First.

Some 65 per cent are going out less, 46 per cent are driving less and 28 per cent are reducing the amount of meat they eat. 

Beef and chicken have seen particularly sharp price increases in the past year. 

A study by the Office for National Statistics found that one in four adults are eating less meat to try and save money. Picture: File image of meat in a supermarket

One major reason is that the cost of feed, such as maize and wheat, has risen due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The same study also found that as a result of the cost of living crisis, almost one in five have cut back on buying clothes and cancelled their holiday plans.

Looking ahead, around one in four fear that they will not be able to afford a merry Christmas.

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