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Bottled water sales up 67% after UK 'Be Ready' stockpiling advice

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Hand sanitiser sales rose 83% and tinned and jarred food climbed 37% in the 10 days after the government's emergency campaign began on 22 October. Retail research firm Worldpanel by Numerator indicated that shoppers were not panic buying. The campaign tells homes to keep three days of food and water in case of severe weather or cyberattacks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 November 2026 at 11:51

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