exiges Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11053227 Household finances came under pressure on all fronts in August, according to market researchers Markit and YouGov. Their Household Finance Index showed people were increasingly worried about losing their jobs and higher costs of living, despite the growing economy. Some 30% of the 2,000 households polled said their finances had worsened from last month; 6% said they had improved. And a Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) study showed family spending power falling 2.5% in a year. The CEBR survey, carried out on behalf of supermarket chain Asda and based on Office for National Statistics data, measured the amount of money that households had left to spend after paying taxes and buying basic items. It indicated that the average UK household had discretionary income of £175 a week in July 2010, down from £180 a year earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Suddenly, the "Flock" looked up & saw the wolves........ Rubs Hands with glee! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFlibble Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 You just know the self same people who are feeling the pinch will be the ones believing their pile of bricks will continue to increase in 'value' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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