Lincoln Miles runs Prepper Shop UK from an industrial estate in Newquay, where he has a large stock room, several shipping containers full of survival gear, and a shop space, open to the public - although he says that 99% of his business is done online.

Acoording to their website, "Preppers Shop UK was founded in January 2014 to meet the ever growing demands of UK preppers.

"With ever growing instability worldwide, be it financial, military or enviromental, problems are imminent and showing ever increasing signs of problems arising rapidly. If you are not prepared your chances of survival are extremely slim.

"Whether you are looking to start prepping and looking for the best way to start or are an experienced prepper looking to add the final pieces to your kit, we have everything you will need."