Turkeys are being put on diets and could be sent to slaughter early in preparation for slimmed-down Christmas dinners. Family gatherings look set to be limited this year as the 'rule of six' bans larger gatherings.
British food producers are reportedly bracing for demand for smaller birds this year. Farmers are said to already be preparing for this year's diminished festivities, as big family get-togethers look set to be banned under coronavirus laws.
According to the Sunday Times, farmers are considering sending birds to the slaughter early, to produce smaller turkeys for family Christmas dinner tables.
Boris Johnson offered no hope of the mounting restrictions easing as the festive months approach - this morning warning Brits of a "bumpy
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