Poll reveals 45% of people believe their money is less save than a year ago

A poll commissioned exclusively by Channel 4 News reveals almost half of those questioned feel their savings are less safe than a year ago.

The exclusive poll carried out by ICM Research on behalf Channel 4 News, shows that 45% of people now feel less safe than they had done previously, and only 6% feel more financially secure, a massive decline in confidence.

One in six of those surveyed have either withdrawn savings from banks and building societies already, or are seriously considering doing so, a total of 16% of those canvassed.

The poll also showed that women are more pessimistic than men.

The poll was carried out on the same day as the government announced its £500bn bank rescue plan and surveyed 468 people.

10 October 2008 © Moneyextra.com

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