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Calls to prioritise key workers in UK fuel crisis

Fuel shortages at filling stations are now having a knock-on effect across several sectors.

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Sep 28th 2021, 2:01 PM

March was the biggest month for grocery sales on record

Sales of hand soap rose by 300% and household cleaners were up by 170% in the past 12 weeks.

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Apr 6th 2020, 2:16 PM

'We shouldn't stockpile': Ministers Harris and Humphreys warn against coronavirus panic-buying

The ministers were speaking today following the announcement about the closure of schools, colleges and cultural institutions from 6pm.

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Mar 12th 2020, 12:51 PM

Stuck for makeup stocking filler ideas? MUAs and beauty experts gave us their recommendations

If you’ve forgotten to get a gift for the makeup lover in your life, we’ve got you sorted.

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Dec 23rd 2018, 3:00 PM

7 completely pointless* gadgets for the person who has everything

*Well, pretty much.

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Dec 20th 2012, 11:02 AM

Some UK petrol stations shut after fuel panic-buying

The government has been blamed for the panic-buying after warning people to stock up ahead of a threatened strike by fuel tanker drivers.

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Mar 29th 2012, 5:01 PM