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After the launch of the government's Be Ready campaign, sales of hand sanitiser in the UK rose by 83%, bottled water by 67%, and canned goods by 37%. Researchers stress that these are planned stockpiles, not panic buying.
Otabek YusupovFollowing the 'Be Ready' campaign launched on 22 October, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged Britons to keep a stock of water, canned food and basic equipment at home in case of emergencies. Retailers are reporting a sharp rise in sales: canned food up 40%, radios up to 160%, torches nearly fourfold. Some items have already sold out.
Otabek Yusupov