Typically, items such as batteries, generators, first-aid kits and more can be purchased ahead of storm season with no sales tax applied.

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The national meteorological service has now changed the warning to cover the whole of Saturday, to reflect the "main risk period" for regions like the East Midlands. While the start time has been ...