The unspoken financial disparities among friends are increasingly causing unease and anxiety across the UK, with a new survey revealing the hidden strain money places on social bonds.

More than one in five adults (22 per cent) admit to feeling uncomfortable when friends propose activities beyond their comfortable spending limit, while a further 20 per cent experience anxiety in such situations, highlighting a significant challenge to modern friendships .

This revealing poll, conducted by Opinium for pension provider Aegon 's Money : Mindshift campaign, delves into the emotional and social factors shaping people’s attitudes towards money.…