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URSY.NEWS / The Guardian / 27 Oct 2026

Bottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile advice

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Retailers also report jump in purchases of wind-up radios and torches to deal with extreme weather and cyber-attacksSales of tinned foods, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches have surged after the UK government advised households to prepare for emergencies.Retailers have reported a jump in sales of items linked to preparation for emergencies such as extreme weather or cyber-attacks. The Be…

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