Bottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile advice
Retailers also report jump in purchases of wind-up radios and torches to deal with extreme weather and cyber-attacks Sales of tinned foods, bottled water…
The Guardian reports: Retailers also report jump in purchases of wind-up radios and torches to deal with extreme weather and cyber-attacks Sales of tinned foods, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches have surged after the UK government advised households to prepare for emergencies.
Retailers have reported a jump in sales of items linked to preparation for emergencies such as extreme weather or cyber-attacks.
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- The Be Ready campaign was launched last week with the aim of persuading households to lay in supplies to last 72 hours. (The Guardian)
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