UK bottled water and tinned food sales surge after government stockpile advice

Retailers report sharp rises in sales of bottled water, tinned food, wind-up radios and torches after the UK government issued emergency stockpiling advice. The reported reasons cited are extreme weather and cyber-attacks.

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1. 27 Oct, 15:49 UTCThe Guardian reports surge in emergency supplies

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• Bottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile adviceThe Guardian