Six out of 10 Britons are worried that they will not have enough money to enable them to live comfortably during the coming year, a survey indicated yesterday.

Around 57 per cent of people are concerned they will face a financial shortfall, while 37 per cent are worried about losing their job, according to helpline charity Samaritans. Just over half of people also cited financial problems and debt as being one of their top five worries during 2010, followed by concerns about their health at 32 per cent and problems with relationships with family and friends at 30 per cent. Around 28 per cent of those questioned said domestic politics had been a major source of stress during the past year, while 26 per cent were worried about world affairs.