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Britons say they talk about money more than the weather
A survey of 2,000 people in Britain found they spend more time talking about money than the weather.
The research, from Utility Warehouse, found respondents spent 20 hours a month discussing personal bills, spending and savings, and another 15 hours on the wider economy.
They spent 12 hours a month talking about the weather.
A quarter said they worry about household finances every day, and two-thirds said money concerns keep them awake at night.
Half said they start running low on cash by the third week of the month, while younger and older adults were found to use different ways to manage their money.
The findings come as households await the Chancellor’s Budget announcements and what they could mean for wages, savings and monthly costs.
Britons spend 20 hours a month discussing personal bills, spending and savings, according to research by Utility Warehouse.
They spend another 15 hours discussing the wider economy, compared with 12 hours talking about the weather.
The poll of 2,000 people found that most respondents blamed the rising cost of living for making money a more common topic than the weather.
A quarter said they worry about household finances every day, and two-thirds said money concerns keep them up at night.
The findings were released as households prepared for the Budget.
- Who
- Britons surveyed by Utility Warehouse.
- What
- They reported spending more time discussing money and the economy than the weather.
- When
- The research was reported on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Most respondents blamed the rising cost of living for making money a more common topic.
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- Personal finances
- 20 hours a month discussing bills, spending and savings
- Wider economy
- 15 hours a month discussing it
- Weather
- 12 hours a month discussing it
- Poll size
- 2,000 people
- Financial worry
- A quarter worry about household finances every day
- Budget context
- Households were preparing for the Budget
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