Wes Streeting has hailed ‘encouraging’ signs Britons are gearing up for emergencies today after shelves were emptied of baked beans, bottled water and batteries.
The Defence Secretary welcomed a stockpiling rush after Labour issued a stark warning last week that the nation could face disruption from cyberattacks, extreme weather and hostile state threats.
Retailers have since reported huge spikes in sales of essential goods, including online giant Ocado where several brands of bottled water were listed as out of stock on today.
Shoppers searching for Volvic, Highland Spring and Brecon Carreg were told to ‘show alternatives’ while various Heinz and Baxters soup lines also ran
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