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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.

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Pandemic Set To Leave Financial Scars For Up To Two Years

More than half of consumers feel that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their financial circumstances, according to a new report. The results from the KBC Bank Consumer Confidence Index for February show that many households are spending more on costs like heating and electricity, as well as grocery bills and utilities, at a time when their incomes are down. In comparison, just 12% of consumers surveyed saw an improvement in their finances in recent months. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, joined us to discuss these findings. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/23172143/LW-Pandemic-Finance.mp3"][/audio]