Budget leaves Brits in fear of future

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41% of Britons have been left feeling concerned about their own financial position following the Budget, according to new research from uSwitch.com.

It claims 25% now feel less confident about the country’s finances, while 36% feel less confident about their own finances. Also, 37% feel less confident that we’re seeing the end of the recession.

20% now feel less confident about their job while 37% feel worse off after the budget. Meanwhile, 58% say now is not the time to make any major life changes or financial decisions.

Ann Robinson, director of consumer policy at uSwitch.com, said: “Wednesday’s Budget may have been billed as a growth budget

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