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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

New research shows UK households stockpiling emergency cash and supplies for crises

More than one in seven households keep a stash of cash on hand for emergencies - (PA Archive)

A number of households across the UK are actively preparing for potential crises by storing essential items such as physical cash, torches, and tinned goods, new research has revealed.

A survey conducted for Link, the country's main ATM network, indicates that people are taking proactive steps to safeguard themselves against major disruptive events like cyber attacks, natural disasters, or widespread IT failures.

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