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Savers are cutting back on Christmas parties, pantos and presents to help pay for essentials, new research from Paragon Bank has found.
The research, based on a survey of over 2500 people nationally, found that 67% of people are set to spend less on non-essentials and will instead be putting the money saved towards energy bills and everyday spending.
It also found that savers are planning to cut back on Christmas decorations and fewer households are planning to visit relatives to save cash.
Of those cutting back this Christmas, the findings show that savers are planning reduce spending by:
Savers instead intend to put money saved towards:
The research findings follow the UK recording its highest level of inflation in four decades, 10.1% at the end of September, and the most recent Office for National statistics showing a GDP contraction of 0.3%. Whilst retail sales data shows that the amount paid for items is up, the volume of sales is down as fewer higher cost purchases are made – another sign of people cutting back.
Commenting on the research findings Derek Sprawling, Paragon’s Savings Director, said: “As Christmas approaches savers are facing the real challenge of deciding whether to spend money on celebrating, parties and presents, or prioritising bills. Whilst not the cheeriest outlook, a high proportion of people are opting for the latter and putting money aside in anticipation of higher outgoings over the winter months. Hopefully the peace of mind provided by having those rainy day funds makes Christmas more enjoyable.”
He continued: “The good news for those setting money aside is that savings rates have been increasing in recent months and now offer the best returns for over a decade. Challenger banks, such as Paragon, can provide savers with more attractive rates on their savings pots which can grow and provide families with extra financial support to help pay for those extras that make Christmas worth working for next year.” For further information contact: Tom Frew Media Relations Manager Paragon E: [email protected] www.paragonbank.co.uk Notes to editors: Paragon Bank PLC a subsidiary of the Paragon Banking Group PLC which is a FTSE 250 company based in Solihull in the West Midlands. Established in 1985, Paragon Banking Group PLC has over £13 billion of assets under management and manages over 450,000 customer accounts.
Paragon Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England number 05390593. Registered office 51 Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3QJ. Paragon Bank PLC is registered on the Financial Services Register under the firm reference number 604551.
Head officeParagon51 Homer RoadSolihullWest MidlandsB91 3QJ
Paragon Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England number 05390593. Registered office 51 Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3QJ. Paragon Bank PLC is registered on the Financial Services Register under the firm reference number 604551