Average person spend £1.5m in lifetime - papers 26th April

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THE COST OF LIVING and need to save more feature in two of this morning's papers.

The Guardian says that while only very few people are likely to have a million in the bank, there could be some consolation - or perhaps despair - in a new report which reveals the average Briton will spend more than £1.5m in their lifetime. The paper says new figures reveal the average UK citizen will spend £1,537,380 to ensure a roof over their head, food in their stomach and a little fun besides. Such a large sum does not, however, lead to a life of luxury says the Guardian, with the bulk of the £1.5m going on shelter, food and clothing - not to mention a chunk for the taxman. Bri...

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