World Book Day: Parents spend more on outfits than they do on novels
Parents spend more on fancy dress outfits for their children on World Book Day than they do on literature each year, a survey reveals.Yet the average household’s bill for recreation and culture, including books, was just £74.60 last year, said the Office for National Statistics.
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