Stretched British supermarkets step up hiring to weather coronavirus epidemic
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LONDON (Reuters) - With food flying off the shelves as fast as exhausted shop assistants can replenish them, British supermarkets have stepped up their hiring to see them through the coronavirus crisis.Panic buying by people fearing they need to stockpile in anticipation of possible prolonged isolation or social distancing has led to unprecedented demand on supermarkets and their ability to restock with in-demand items.Supermarkets are advertising online and on television for new employees as..