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Dec 18 2007

Half of Brits give cash for Christmas

Over half of the country gives cash as a Christmas present, according to new research.

The Post Office findings also revealed that this is the most popular option for the over-55s, with two-thirds opting for this type of gift.

Cash is also the top present choice for ten per cent of 35 to 44-year-olds to give to their parents.

"With Christmas Day just around the corner, many last-minute Christmas shoppers will be looking for a way to send cash quickly to friends and family in the UK and overseas," commented Rob Scott, MoneyGram manager for the Post Office.

Meanwhile, research from Clydesdale Bank revealed that more than 500,000 business men and women will have to work on Christmas day.

People living in the midlands are the worst offenders with almost a quarter of business people missing out on the celebrations.

© Adfero Ltd

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