Biscuit Shortage Update: We're Now Flying Biscuits In From Dubai

Biscuit shortage shocker takes a U-turn.

Biscuit crisis getting you down? Fear not, because biscuit warriors from Dubai have come to the rescue. 

Two Boeing 777s from Dubai have touched down in the UK and they're filled to the rafters with biscuits, it has been confirmed.

The biscuits were sent to replenish dwindling supermarket supplies in the UK.

The national shortage was caused by Britain's biggest biscuit factory being forced to cancel production due to severe flooding.

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Biscuits are coming.

The 'Biscuit Works' factory in Carlisle was flooded after Storm Desmond hit the UK back in December, resulting in halted production.

It was previously estimated that the 'Biscuit Works' factory in Carlisle wouldn't be back in action until April. Much to everyone's dismay.

The factory has since confirmed it will be back up and running by the end of March, however the whole ordeal has still had a drastic effect on the number of biscuits produced.

Favourites including custard creams, bourbons and ginger nuts have been slowly disappearing from supermarket shelves.

Luckily for us, two Boeing 777s were chartered in from Dubai, filled to the brim with biscuits.

The news was confirmed by officials at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, who said they were working to help "the Great British public to enjoy a biscuit with their cuppa".

The precious cargo has been touching down in the UK over the past two weeks.

Dayle Hauxwell, cargo manager at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: "There has been a lot of press coverage about Britain’s biscuit shortage following the floods in December and we are pleased to hear that the factories hope to be up and running again this month.

"In the meantime we’ve been delighted to welcome two flights from Emirates full of the nation’s favourite biscuits."

Best British Biscuits
Bourbon Biscuits(01 of11)
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Also known as bourbon creams, these sandwich cookies consist of two chocolate biscuits with a thin layer of chocolate cream filling.The Essential Waitrose Bourbon Creams from the British department store are pretty fantastic. (credit:Waitrose)
McVitie's Digestives(02 of11)
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These semi-sweet wheat biscuits were first made by McVitie's in 1925 under the name Chocolate Homewheat Digestive. Today, they come in the original flavor, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or with caramel. They're Britain's favorite biscuit, and might be ours too. (credit:McVitie's)
Jam 'n Creams(03 of11)
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Jam 'n Cream cookies consist of a sugary layer of cream sandwiched between two shortbread cookies. They are topped with a thin disk of raspberry jam. These biscuits by Fox's are as tasty as they are adorable. (credit:Fox's)
Party Rings(04 of11)
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These cookies are coated in sugary icing and swirled with different colors. They taste like childhood and should be eaten by adults and children alike. (credit:Fox's)
Jaffa Cakes(05 of11)
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These cake-like cookies consist of a sponge-like base, a layer of jelly and a coat of chocolate. The jelly is traditionally orange-flavored, but other varieties include lemon-lime and strawberry. You can make them at home, but the boxed ones are so good we don't know why you'd want to. (credit:McVitie's)
Malted Milk Biscuits(06 of11)
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Also known as "cow biscuits," these sweet, malt-flavored cookies have one or two cows depicted on them, depending on the brand. They're buttery and perfect for drinking with tea. (credit:Tesco)
Bath Olivers(07 of11)
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These classic, savory biscuits are more cracker than cookie. They may be described as "bland flavoured," but they're bland in the best way. Eaten alone or with cheese, they are the perfect simple comfort. (credit:Fortts)
Rich Teas(08 of11)
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Classic and dead simple, these biscuits are the ultimate tea-dunker. Apparently Rich Teas are Prince William's favorite biscuit, and he asked for a chocolate biscuit cake made of the cookies for his wedding. The royal family favors the McVitie's brand. (credit:Burton's)
Walker's Shortbread Fingers(09 of11)
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Buttery, crunchy and crumbly, these Scottish shortbread fingers aren't too sweet and are supremely comforting. Walker's was established in 1898, and their shortbread is a "100-year-old family recipe." (credit:Walker's )
Custard Creams(10 of11)
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A custard-flavored cream -- that tastes pretty much like vanilla -- is sandwiched between two elaborately decorated cookies in this classic sandwich biscuit. (credit:Hill Biscuits)
Pink Wafers(11 of11)
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These unlikely cookies are actually amazing, in spite of (or maybe because of?) the intense pink dye. If you're wary of such unnatural coloring, just go with it. You'll be happy you did. (credit:Crawford's)

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