'Four items per shopper': restrictions at UK supermarkets as demand soars

Chains bring in limits for customers as shelves lie empty during coronavirus outbreakCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSupermarkets are set to extend restrictions on the number of items shoppers can buy as they struggle with unprecedented demand during the coronavirus outbreak.The moves come as many shelves lie empty at supermarkets across the UK. Over the weekend, shortages extended beyond toilet roll, tins and pasta to fresh meat, flour, frozen vegetables, eggs,