Research shows better budgeting and trend for thrift

New research published today shows that the majority of consumers are now shopping around for better deals as a result of the recession, with two in three people saying they are now managing their money better.

Conducted by the National Consumer Agency (NCA), the research reveals that the majority of consumers have made permanent changes to their buying patterns with 73% saying they will continue to shop around for better deals even when the economy stabilises and returns to growth.