Red C Poll

Eight in ten people expect the cost of living crisis to get worse

The latest Red C consumer mood tracker reveals a pessimism unseen since 2009, with some responders reporting dipping into savings to cover basic living costs and two-thirds of 18 to 24-year-olds considering emigrating

Shopping drops: people plan to spend less on discretionary items including entertainment and holidays, according to the latest consumer mood tracker from Red C. Picture: Feargal Ward