UK retailers report surge in emergency kit sales after government stockpile advice

UK retailers report significant spikes in sales of torches, radios, and power banks following a government call to stock up on emergency supplies. The data, obtained by BBC Newsnight, indicates public preparedness behavior in response to official guidance, though the specific nature of the threat prompting the advice remains unclear. This reflects heightened civil-defense awareness and potential escalation in geopolitical tensions.

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