Plenty of Brits have had their confidence in the economy dented by Rachel Reeves' budget, which the upshot being a cheapter and most cost-conscious Christmas than normal We're set for a more cost-conscious Christmas (Image: Getty Images)

Six in ten Brits intend to be more price-conscious this Christmas as the Budget triggered an immediate drop in consumer confidence.

A snap poll conducted in the 24 hours after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ statement revealed that shoppers are also reassessing how far their festive budget can stretch.

Almost half (48%) said they plan to use Black Friday to help manage festive spending with 42% saying the Budget had made them more likely to hunt down good deals, according to the research by Currys.

A study conducted before the Chancellor’s announ

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