Economy and macroUpdated Yesterday

UK sales rise for three campaign-recommended essentials.

The figures don't describe a panic-buying rush. They show a gradual move to add the campaign's recommended products to weekly shopping. In the 10 days after launch, sales of bottled water rose 67% and canned food sales rose 37%. Hand sanitizer sales were up 83% compared with the same period last year. The advice was showing up in the routine shop.

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