All the major supermarkets have come together to issue a joint plea urging customers to shop responsibly during the coronavirus outbreak.
The leading UK retailers - including Tesco , Asda , Sainsbury's , Morrisons , Aldi , Marks and Spencer , Waitrose , Co-Op and Iceland - have penned a statement asking for customers help and to be "considerate" while shopping so that there's food and other essentials to go around amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The announcement comes after supermarkets were forced to bring in restrictions on certain items after shoppers panic bought items including toilet roll, hand sanitiser and pasta.
In Wales, supermarkets have been given special permission to conduct 24 hour deliveries to ensure stocks aren't depleted.
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In the letter - titled 'working to feed the nation' - they say they are working around the clock to help customers but "need your help too",
The letter reads: "We would ask everyone to be considerate in the way they shop.
"We understand your concerns, but buying more than is needed can sometimes mean that others will be left without.
"There is enough for everyone if we all work together.
"Together we can make sure we are looking out for family, friends, neighbours.
"Together, we will care for those around us and those who are elderly, vulnerable or choosing to remain at home."
The leading supermarkets also said they are working closely with the UK Government and their suppliers during the Covid-19 outbreak to keep their shelves stocked.
Sainsbury's CEO Mike Coupe said: "You will have seen that, … supermarkets have been much busier than usual, and customers are choosing to stock up.
"I wanted to personally reassure you that we have more food and other essential items coming to us from manufacturers and into our warehouses and distribution centres.
"If we all shop just for the food that we and our families need, there will be enough for everyone and Sainsbury's, we are working really hard to ensure this remains the case."
"Which brings me onto a request. Please think before you buy and only buy what you and your family need. If we all do this then we can make sure we have enough for everyone. And please help the elderly and vulnerable friends, family and neighbours with their shopping if you can."
