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Brits ‘would go to extremes’ to relieve debt worries

Many people in Britain appear to be willing to go to extremes to relieve their debt concerns.

New research from moneysupermarket.com found Brits will perform crazy tasks in order to get their hands on free money.

It revealed a quarter would lick the pavement for a £400 reward, while 24 per cent would take part in a skydive for the same amount.

While only six per cent admitted they would be a crash test dummy, 54 per cent stated they would be willing to write a 1,000 word essay and 57 per cent would stand in a queue for four hours.

Clare Francis, site editor at the portal, said: "It's truly shocking to see half the population would spend hours writing a 1,000 word essay for £400."

MSN Money recently revealed individuals in Britain are forking out a collective £2.4 billion a year due to carelessness and neglect - such as losing a mobile phone.

By Amy White