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flag Record heat and drought in 2025 threaten UK crop yields, raising Christmas food prices.

flag BBC Breakfast hosts Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson warned of potential Christmas food shortages and rising prices due to record-breaking hot, dry weather in 2025, which disrupted crop yields for wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, parsnips, and sprouts. flag The Met Office and BusinessWaste report cited 40% below-average rainfall and extreme heat as key factors, threatening harvests and increasing costs. flag While no widespread shortages are expected, the hosts cautioned consumers about higher prices and urged against panic buying, highlighting the strain on household budgets amid ongoing economic pressures.

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