Supermarket shoppers hoping to secure their groceries in time have been set mid-December deadlines

Several major UK supermarkets have issued a 'final warning' deadline to shoppers who are planning ahead for their festive dinner on Christmas Day. Every year, there is often a last-minute rush as millions across the UK try to get their Christmas dinner sorted by buying essentials like roast potatoes, turkey and vegetables.

To ensure families get the ingredients they want and need, many supermarkets offer extra delivery slots around this time of year and allow people to order their Christmas dinner weeks in advance. The most common food item people race to get their hands on is turkey, and given the high demand, securing one can be tricky.

To help give everyone a fair chance, most s

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