There is no shortage of eggs! go to a local farm shop there are loads. The shortage is created by the supermarkets refusal to pay the producers a decent amount. pure greed.
got news for you. look underneath the stop cock inside the house. I'll have a guess its fed by a pipe that is made totally of lead. Ours is anyway and was built in 1970.
Rail workers are not only striking about pay. One person looks after passengers AND drive the train? how is that safe FFS! Close most manned booking stations? That will only lead to more fare dodgers! THAT'S the reason for striking.