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UK retailers caution against bulk-buying as government advises having 3 days worth of supplies. Andrew Opie from British Retail Consortium emphasizes most households already have enough non-perishables. Government launches Prepare website for emergency preparedness.
Oliver Dowden will today advise Brits to make contingency plans for dealing with potential emergencies to help build national resilience and ease pressure on emergency services.
Retailers warn against panic buying as a new government campaign today urges households to stock up on tinned food, batteries and bottled water. But will you be stocking up on essential items? Take our poll and have your say
It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Britain had some of its most dangerous years ahead last week, describing the threat of authoritarian states, global immigration and AI.