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Tinned food, loo roll and power banks: the Brits following advice to stockpile

·The Guardian·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

Brits are stockpiling essential items such as tinned food, loo roll, and power banks in preparation for potential emergencies. This comes after the government launched a campaign advising people to set aside three days' worth of stores to deal with various eventualities. The stockpiling is a precautionary measure against potential disruptions caused by Russian "state-sponsored terrorism" and the impact of the climate crisis. This trend may reflect a growing concern about economic stability and the potential for supply chain disruptions.

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Why it matters

The UK government has launched a campaign recommending stockpiling of essential items. This indicates a precautionary measure to prepare for potential emergencies.

Market impact

Impact score
2 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Health & disease
Model confidence
55%

Transmission channels

Government campaign launches→Public prepares for emergencies→Demand for emergency supplies→Sales of non-essential goods decrease

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Emergency supplies

Under pressure

  • Non-essential goods

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