A quarter of Brits have a secret stash of cash

Nearly a quarter of British adults have money tucked away their partner knows absolutely nothing about, according to a new survey.

Researchers polled 1,500 people in relationships and revealed the typical man will have as much as £4,234 saved on the sly, with the average female stashing away funds to the tune of £2,768.

Four in ten (41 percent) of those studied said they have a secret pot of cash because they like being financially independent and 23 percent said they are keeping it from their other half as they are terrible with money.

The data reported by Sussex Chronicle showed 27 percent are squirreling away money for a sun soaked holiday, with 38 percent of those looking for a break in Europe and a further 30 percent saving for a tropical holiday in a far-flung destination – without their partner.

Almost two in ten (19 percent) have their eye on a new car and one in five are saving for new clothes and designer items.

But a more careful 23 percent are saving on the quiet in case their relationship one day breaks down and they need cash for an ‘exit strategy.’