Sharp rise in sales of some essential goods after government call to stock up

Source: BBC News · 2026-10-27 04:29 UTC

Sharp rise in sales of some essential goods after government call to stock up

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

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