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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.

•October 27, 2026•1 min read

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

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