Tesco is closing all 24 hour stores overnight from 10pm tonight to help restock due to coronavirus
TESCO is to close its larger 24 hour stores at 10pm to help re-stock due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The stores will re-open at 6am as the UK's biggest grocery chain faces unprecedented demand from shoppers.
The move is a temporary measure and will be across all extra, superstores and large metro branches.
A few large stores with pharmacies will continue to stay open past 10pm.
Supermarkets have been deluged by shoppers as the coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
There are almost 4,000 Tesco branches in the UK - but around 400 branches currently open 24 hours a day.
The total number of stores closing early is currently unknown, although we've asked Tesco and will update this story when we know more.
Supermarkets have been deluged by shoppers as the coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Some have started limiting the amount of stock they sell on certain items, such as loo roll and hand wash, in a bit to stop shoppers stockpiling due to coronavirus fears.
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While Aldi has introduced a strict four item limit to prevent shoppers from over buying.
Supermaket shoppers in Home Bargains were seen fighting over loo roll amid uncertainty around a UK lockdown.
While government ministers and food bosses have said they may have to introduce rationing on products if a mob mentality continues.