The new Corona virus pandemic has affected the lifestyle in general of the world, as it has negatively affected the economies of different countries, and according to a new opinion poll, Italians intend to reduce spending on food and drink in family gatherings this Christmas by about a third.
Citizens are preparing to cut their budgets by 31% compared to last year, according to a survey conducted by the “IXE” Institute commissioned by the Coldiretti Association on Agriculture, according to international news agencies..
In a statement, Coldiretti said that Italian families plan on average to spend 82 euros ($ 100) on meals during the holidays, the lowest amount “in at least a decade.”.
The association said that restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the Corona virus, including restrictions on travel, social mixing and concerns about the economy, are the main reasons why people are planning more rationally this year..
A spokesman for Coldiretti said that 800 adults were polled from December 4 to 9 in the poll, which has a margin of error of 5.3 percent..
In another context, the Independent newspaper said that plans to celebrate Christmas for millions of Britons are suspended after the British government ministers failed to reach an agreement with the delegated departments on whether to proceed with the easing of Corona restrictions expected for a period of 5 days.
A British government source said there were “no plans” to tighten restrictions in England, but it is believed that Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has encountered resistance from other parts of the UK where there are fears of the virus spreading by people crossing the border to celebrate with their families and friends.
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