Ikea facing UK mattress shortages amid post-lockdown demand spike

Ikea is facing a shortage of mattresses. (CPG Photography/Ikea/PA)

Ikea has said it is struggling to meet high demand for some of its products, especially mattresses, as people buy new furniture for the homes they spent much more time in during lockdown.

The furniture giant said it had been hit by issues in its supply chain, caused by a series of simultaneous challenges.