Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

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

Published on RocksNews: 27 Oct 2026, 07:12 UTC
Updated: 27 Oct 2026, 07:12 UTC
Language: English

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

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