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GoCompare car insurance data shows demand for temporary car insurance jumps by up to 30% in December

New research reveals that people are putting friends and fun at the top of their festive must-do lists

GoCompare Travel Insurance is warning those going for a winter break to keep abreast of the daily changes to travel restrictions and requirements so they don’t jeopardise their Christmas plans.

• New research reveals that 20% of spending will be exclusively online
• Just 11% of those questioned will be buying all their presents on the high street
• 5% will purchase gifts in independent shops where possible

• Just 16% of people have switched broadband providers in the last 12 months, according to new research
• Those aged between 18 and 24 are more likely to switch with 23% changing providers
• And more than a third of Brits have NEVER switched their broadband provider

• 31% will be more careful about spending 
• 15% won’t be able to spend as much as usual
• Brits will spend an average of just over £600 for festive fun

New research reveals that soaring household energy prices are having a knock-on effect on plans to decorate UK homes this Christmas:

• 23% of those questioned will use fewer lights to save on energy
• 12% will have no lights at all this Christmas
• 6% will be investing in more sustainable lights this Christmas

• 45% of motorists also admit to not knowing what to do if they broke down on a smart motorway

• 7% of people have dropped the number of cars in their household
• GoCompare quote data also reveals that the proportion of drivers with a higher annual mileage has decreased by 20%.