70% of people in Wales planning 'big night in' for New Year's Eve

Around 70% of people in Wales are expected to welcome 2017 by having a "big night in", according to a report.

Some 78% of people surveyed for Post Office Home Insurance are planning to spend New Year's Eve at their home or at friend or family member's house, equating to 40 million people across the UK.

Some will be heading off to a house party, hosting one themselves, or spending a cosy night in with their partner.

But nearly one in five people surveyed expect to see in the New Year on their own.

Overall, the average spend on New Year's Eve celebrations is expected to be £40 per person - the same as last year.The biggest spenders are 18 to 34-year-olds, who expect to spend an average of £69 each.

Meanwhile, 11% of people do not plan to spend anything to celebrate seeing in 2017.