Get ready for Christmas with the best gift ideas for under 50

OK, here we are again. It’s that time of year when the act of finding the perfect gift is not only a drain on your wallet, but on your mental capacity as well.

Thinking up gift ideas — plus tracking them down — requires serious thought. Not to mention a bit of stress thrown in for good festive measure. In fact, this gift buying malarkey can really zap your spirit.

Fear not. If you're all out of good ideas, check out this roundup of products — all good solid gifts, and all under £50. Not just for Christmas but also birthdays, anniversaries, and any other occasion that might require some gift-buying ingenuity.

We’ve found a selection of products that would make ideal gifts for just about anyone on your list.