Red C Poll

Recession looms as consumers plan to rein in spending

Around 80 per cent of those surveyed by Red C are using less heating and electricity due to cost-of-living crisis and only 15 per cent expect to spend on socialising during the festive season

Around 80 per cent of adults are using less heating and electricity this winter due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to a new Red C poll. The results are the latest indicator that the rapid increase in energy prices and inflation across the economy is having a severe impact on households.

Around 73 per cent of households expect their energy bills to increase in the next six months, while 77 per cent of households believe ...