Panic-buyers queue from 5.50am as ports chaos puts festive meal in jeopardy

Shoppers began queueing at supermarkets from 5.50am this morning as people rushed to buy groceries before Christmas amid a French ban on British hauliers. The country closed their borders to UK travellers as large swathes of the country went into Tier 4 lockdown as the mutant Covid strain spread across parts of London and the … Read more

Panic-buyers queue from 5.50am as ports chaos puts festive meal in jeopardy

Shoppers began queueing at supermarkets from 5.50am this morning as people rushed to buy groceries before Christmas amid a French ban on British hauliers. The country closed their borders to UK travellers as large swathes of the country went into Tier 4 lockdown as the mutant Covid strain spread across parts of London and the … Read more

Panic-buyers lose their cool: Tesco customers wrestle to get hold of bargains in the chiller aisle

Social distancing was completely forgotten as shoppers battled over bargains in the chiller aisle as panic-buying plunged to new lows. The extraordinary scenes showed Tesco customers wrestling near the shelves where discounted items were laid out at the end of the day. Despite the fact food stores will be allowed to stay open during the … Read more

Panic-buyers lose their cool: Tesco customers wrestle to get hold of bargains in the chiller aisle

Social distancing was completely forgotten as shoppers battled over bargains in the chiller aisle as panic-buying plunged to new lows. The extraordinary scenes showed Tesco customers wrestling near the shelves where discounted items were laid out at the end of the day. Despite the fact food stores will be allowed to stay open during the … Read more

Did someone say LOCKDOWN? Panic-buyers form train of trolleys outside Sainsbury’s and Costco

Panic-buying hordes descended on supermarkets and shops today as the UK’s second national lockdown loomed on the horizon – snapping up clothes and even a snowman. Hundreds of customers lined up to get into stores, including Sainsbury’s and wholesalers Costco, ahead of the shutdown coming in on Thursday. And those hoping to stay at home … Read more

Did someone say LOCKDOWN? Panic-buyers form train of trolleys outside Sainsbury’s and Costco

Did someone say LOCKDOWN? Panic-buyers form train of trolleys outside Sainsbury’s and Costco – as Morrisons shoppers face waiting until DECEMBER for home delivery in London Panic buyers descended on shops today to try and stock up their supplies Sainsbury’s and Costco seemed to have had the most eager customers It came after Boris Johnson … Read more

Mad dash for toilet roll with panic-buyers joining early-morning Costco queues as lockdown looms

Long queues formed at Costco stores today as shoppers raced to supermarkets to bulk-buy essential items such as toilet roll as tighter coronavirus restrictions are set to be announced today.  Shelves are also being emptied of pasta, rice and tinned goods as people prepare to hunker down at home for a second time.  Prime Minister … Read more

Mad dash for toilet roll with panic-buyers joining early-morning Costco queues as lockdown looms

Long queues formed at Costco today as shoppers raced to supermarkets to fill their trolleys with toilet roll as tighter coronavirus restrictions are expected to be announced.  Shelves are also being emptied of pasta, rice and tinned goods as people prepare to hunker down at home.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce tightened … Read more

Social media users slam ‘wasteful’ panic-buyers who are still throwing away perfectly good food

Stockpilers are continuing to throw away food after hoarding more than they can consume due to coronavirus panic buying. Pictures of bins piled high with vegetables, fruit and bread were shared to social media as Britain’s coronavirus death toll increased by 180 in 24 hours bringing the total fatalities to 1,408. And over the weekend, loaves of bread, … Read more

NHS boss slams selfish panic-buyers and demands they STOP clearing Britain’s shelves

The government today scolded ‘shameful’ panic-buyers and pleaded with the frenzied shoppers to consider more vulnerable people before emptying the nation’s supermarkets. The coronavirus death toll in the UK has hit 233 as a further 53 people died in England alone in the worst 24 hours yet.  Environment Secretary George Eustice told people to ‘calm … Read more