Will your Christmas gifts arrive in time? We track the shortages and supply chain blockages that will affect the festive season this year

This year, as children around the world write their Christmas lists, Santa has more to consider than whether they have been naughty or nice. Some of the season’s most popular items, from bikes to the Nintendo Switch, are in short supply across the UK, Europe and US.

To see what’s going on, we follow an imaginary toy from factory to Christmas tree to illustrate the pinch points in the manufacture and supply chain that will affect presents this year.

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