SocietySales of bottled water and canned food surge after UK emergency stockpile advice

The UK government’s Be Ready campaign urges households to keep 72 hours’ worth of supplies. Some retailers report sharp rises in sales of canned food, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches, while several major supermarkets say demand has not materially changed. Retail industry representatives say essential goods remain well stocked.

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