Christmas donations gift demand up, charities say

Reported by BBC Business · Published 2 Nov 2026, 2:22 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Charities collecting Christmas presents for struggling families say demand has gone up.

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Christmas donations gift demand up, charities say

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