'Brits Have Less Spending Money Than Ever'

Story date: 2007-10-08 12:08:00
Added on: 2007-10-08 00:43:03

Ananova - ... on figures from the Office for National Statistics. Disposable income is defined as gross income minus taxes and essential living costs such as utilities bills, food, transport, education, clothing, communication, TV licence fees, insurance, mortgage ...


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