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What has dipped in price this week?

Bike helmets

10% cheaper on average than last week

Computer mice

7% cheaper on average than last week

Sandwich toasters

15% cheaper on average than last week

Android phones

16% cheaper on average than last week

Cricket bats

11% cheaper on average than last week

Board games

12% cheaper on average than last week

This is a good week to think about buying…

Hedge trimmers

If your garden is in need of a tidy up and you’re looking forward to spending more time outside as the weather improves, you might be thinking of buying a hedge trimmer.

If so, you’re in luck, because April is the cheapest month of the year to snap one up with a potential average saving of around £15, compared to buying in the priciest month of October.

Garden lighting is also at its cheapest in April, so now is a great time to invest in some new solar-powered lamps!

This week, we reckon UK consumers will be buying…

Jumpers & blankets

While restrictions continue to be relaxed across the UK, many rules still require the majority of socialising to take place outside to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

Pubs and other hospitality venues with outdoor seating are allowed to reopen but with unreliable weather and the UK particularly prone to chilly evenings, we predict that sales of jumpers, cardigans, hoodies and blankets will rocket to keep us warm during those longawaited catch-ups outdoors. ■■Data provided by price comparison site Idealo.co.uk