Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch

BBC - Nov 10, 2026

Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

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China’s Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion at Record Pace

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Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

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Justice Dept. Accuses Lyft of Disability Discrimination in Lawsuit

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Final chapter for bookshop after rise in bills

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New chief outlines main issues facing Isle of Man

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Australia considers criminal penalties for rogue AI in wake of OpenAI hack

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‘We Used to Be a Wealthy City’: Auto Woes Slam German Towns

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Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires

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