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Toilet paper sales soar after Britons urged to stockpile 'be ready' emergency kits

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“Toilet paper sales soar after Britons urged to stockpile 'be ready' emergency kits”

Toilet paper sales have soared across the UK after Britons were urged to stockpile "be ready" kits ahead of a potential national emergency. Retailers and manufacturers have seen an astonishing rise in demand for tissue, tinned goods, and batteries. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting unveiled the initiative on Thursday, warning the country to prepare for hypothetical scenarios, including severe storms, flooding, power failures, and cyberattacks by hostile states. The campaign encourages every…

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