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The generous over 50s will have the best Christmas experience and spend the most money, according to new research.
Research from SAGA has revealed that over half of those aged over 50 in the UK will pay for their entire family’s food and drink this Christmas.
Those aged between 50 and 60 make up 65% of people who will cover the cost of Christmas for their families. They will spend an estimated £896 million on festive food shopping alone.
Millions of Brits can expect to spend the Christmas period by themselves this year, with new figures demonstrating the shocking amount of people who live alone in the UK.
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Women are better at saving money when shopping compared to men, according to a new study. The latest research from Tesco Bank has revealed that female shoppers are savage when it comes to saving. Savvy women armed with money-off vouchers and discount codes are better at finding a bargain than men. The research found that [...]
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The UK housing market is starting to show signs of life as buyer interest grows, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). RICS reported that buyer interest has increased for the third consecutive month to November. This is the first time that buyer enquiries have risen for a 3 month period since early [...]
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Homeowners are being urged to act responsibly this Christmas as house fires are a common occurrence during Yuletide celebrations. The Fire Kills campaign has found that the distractions of a crowded house and celebrations can often result in festive food being left unattended. Cooking under the influence of alcohol could also potentially ignite fire, highlighting [...]
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As shoppers frantically search for the ideal gift for their families and friends this Christmas, Which? magazine has unveiled a guide on everything from bread makers to Blu-ray players. Shoppers will no longer be stuck for gift items this year as the Top 50 best buys of the year include a range of gifts to [...]
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Households across Scotland are at serious risk of weather damage following gale force winds. More than 70,000 homes were without power after wind turbines caught fire from the sheer pressure of the winds. With gusts of 100mph across Ayrshire on Thursday, many schools, businesses and councils were forced to close. There were also significant disruptions [...]
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Cash-strapped Christmas shoppers are holding back the reigns this year on their finances. According to the latest figures from Churchill, one in four people will be spending less on gifts this season than ever before. With pressure on household finances mounting and the cost of living spiralling, many simply cannot afford Christmas this year. The [...]
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day regularly have the lowest crime rates of the year. However, Brits should still be on their guard as statistics suggest that New Year’s Eve is the worst day for burglary. According to a new study by Aviva, even criminals have Christmas holidays. However, once the New Year comes around it [...]
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Roofs and frozen pipes are the most likely problems to cause damage to your home this winter, according to a new study. Research, commissioned by a leading insurance company, found that 40% of homes would be vulnerable to the UK’s harsh weather conditions. Frozen pipes and boiler breakdowns will be hit the most likely problems [...]
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