The study, carried out to discover how many people believed in "paranormal activity" and would pay to see a clairvoyant, found a whopping 82 per cent of Britons believe in the supernatural.

More than two thirds (68 per cent) said they had experienced some sort of supernatural event - and more than half (56 per cent) said they had been given a sign that a deceased loved one is present.

When asked to reveal their paranormal experiences, almost a third (31 per cent) claimed to have seen or felt the presence of a ghost.

And 16 per cent of people felt and late loved ones continued to protect and look out for them.

Participants were also quizzed about their views of the growing psychic industry.

Just over a third (34 per cent) said they would pay cash to a psychic to try to communicate directly with a dead loved one.

And 11 per cent admitted to having already seen one, with the average amount they would be willing to pay for a psychic visit being £65.

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