The £670m splash out

Stressed women spent £670 million last year on new-age and beauty treatments like spa days, shiatsu, massages and manicures, a study shows.

Three out of four said they are turning to alternative therapies and yoga retreats to help them cope with their lives.

The women, dubbed "spiritual spenders", put an average of £250 of treats on their credit cards, according to the research for Virgin Money.