I think it’s great when the chancellor says things like ‘pissed off’, it keeps things in simple terms. People in the government and even in business tend to over complicate things by using unnecessary jargon.

I think he’s right though. People are getting pissed off with the Labour party. This is due to the fact they don’t seem to be doing anything whatsoever to help the general public through this so called ‘credit crunch’ and ever rising food, oil and energy prices.

I personally believe that the economy won’t start stablising itself until we are all saving a bit more money in our savings accounts, especially the younger generations. Until house prices come down to an average of 4 or 5 times the average income (around £140,000) and there is a good amount of 20 to 30 year olds with a £15,000 deposit then banks won’t start lending consistently again. This could take 5 years or even more.

The government is doing relatively NOTHING to help.

- Why not cut top up fees for students?

- Why not give a tax break on fuel?

- Why not investigate fully why energy companies are putting up their prices so much and having million pound parties to celebrate their record profits?

Why not do something? People need a break.

Students…fear not. We can get through this and come out of university in a good state of affairs. With a little savvy and saving then everything will be okay. Don’t stress : )