How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows

Halloween has become one of the UK's biggest seasonal celebrations, with spending on costumes, decorations and themed events rising. To keep costs down, many parents are turning to costume swaps, second-hand outfits and homemade creations instead of buying new every year. Some businesses say Halloween now matters more than Christmas for certain attractions and retailers, and a survey found 36% of shoppers planned to celebrate.