People opting for cheaper cuts says local butcher

Cost-of-living crisis changing people's buying habits

​Changing buying habits, brought about by the rising cost-of-living, are being reflected in the cuts of meat chosen by Manx shoppers.

That's the view of a Ramsey butcher who has told Manx Radio his customers are opting for cheaper cuts to fit their budgets.

Mark Matthews runs W.E Teare's butchers in Parliament Street.

He says concerns over rising costs are forcing people to be more innovative: