Kelkoo News

Yesterday, the New York Times reported on the patently self-evident fact that people are more inclined to spend money when they're inebriated .

London, Dec 29 : Those who shopped while tipsy were more generous in buying for others but more likely to regret their purchase, a survey has found.

That's nearly TREBLE the 153million spent last year - as one in five Brits hits the web, new figures predict.

Tills will be ringing across the nation: Britain spends 1.5 million-a-minute on one of the busiest shopping days of the year as takings are up 10% on last year Chilly weather failed to deter Christmas shoppers today as millions poured into stores around the country on what was one of the busiest shopping days of the year.