Significant numbers of Britons are reining in their spending as the festive period approaches, it has been reported.

Britons are set to rein in their seasonal spending this year.

Despite the difficulties being experienced in the worldwide financial markets, Brits are still looking to splash the cash this Christmas.

As the nation gears up for the festive season, it is important that consumers take steps to ensure they are not the victim of a Christmas cash crisis.

As the Christmas season approaches, a significant number of Britons are worried about how they will manage their money.

Despite often being a time of year that is filled with gift-giving and a busy social calendar, a significant number of Britons are looking to cut back on their spending this Christmas.

With the credit crisis clamping down on consumers' finances, people are taking steps to curb their expenditure.

Christmas may be less than two months away, but the financial burden of 2007's festivities continues to weigh down upon households, it has been reported.