Family spending hits record levels, new figures show

4 December 2012 Last updated at 14:45 ET Help

New figures show families are spending more than ever before as the cost of fuel, food and housing rises.

Last year average monthly household spending stood at £483.60, an increase of £10 on 2010.

Danny Savage reports from Leeds.

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