Two thirds of Brits expect negative fall out from Budget

Nicola Brittain
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About 66% of Brits expect today's Budget will leave them feeling less confident about their finances, according to research.

The research from price comparison website uSwitch.com also states that only 4% of people think that they will be left feeling more confident about their financial situation following George Osborne's speech. In addition, just one in ten expect the announcements to leave them feeling more optimistic about the country's finances. A third believe they will be left feeling more worried about their job. Director of consumer policy at uSwitch.com Ann Robinson said: "Few expect the Budget to make life any easier. Far from creating a sense of hope and optimism, consumers are feeling less con...

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