UK retailers report sales surge in emergency supplies after government advice
Retailers say sales of tinned food, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches have jumped after the UK government urged households to stock up for emergencies.
Sales of emergency supplies have jumped in the UK after the government advised households to prepare for emergencies, retailers say.
The Guardian reports increases in sales of tinned food, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches. It says retailers link the rise to preparation for events such as extreme weather or cyber-attacks.
BBC Newsnight obtained figures showing large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks. The BBC also reports a rise in sales of tinned foods, citing retailers.
The government's Be Ready campaign launched last week. According to The Guardian, it aims to persuade households to hold supplies to last 72 hours.
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- BBC NewsRise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock upTue, Oct 27, 2:33 AM EDT
- The GuardianBottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile adviceTue, Oct 27, 11:49 AM EDT
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