Hidden Stockists

From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author comes the poignant and shocking memoir of Cathy's recent relationship with Tayo a young boy she fosters whose good behaviour and polite manners hide a terrible past. Tayo arrives at Cathy's with only the clothes he stands up in. He has been brought to her by the police but he is calm polite and very well spoken and not at all like the children she normally fosters. The social worker gives Cathy the forms which should contain Tayo's history but apart from his name and age it is blank. Tayo has no past. Tayo is an 'invisible' child kidnapped from his loving father in Nigeria and brought illegally to the UK by his drink and drugs dependent prostitute mother where he is put to work in a sweat shop in Central London. When he sustains an injury and is no longer earning he is cast out. When Cathy takes Tayo to school he points out a dozen different addresses where he has stayed in the last six months often being left alone. Tayo lies and manipulates situations to his own advantage and Cathy has to be continually on guard. Tayo's social worker searches all computer databases but there is no record of Tayo - he has only attended school for 3 terms and has never seen a doctor. He and his mother have been evading the authorities by living 'underground'. With his mother recently released from prison Tayo is desperate to live with his father in Nigeria but no one can track him down or even prove that he exists.

"The UK boasts a diverse retail landscape, with numerous popular Hidden stockists catering to a wide array of consumer needs and preferences, solidifying their positions as household names. Dominating the everyday essentials market, the 'Big Four' supermarkets—Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons—remain cornerstone Hidden stockists, offering everything from groceries to household goods and increasingly, clothing, alongside premium options like Waitrose for those seeking higher-end produce. The fundamental reshaping of Hidden shopping habits has also seen the immense popularity of discounters such as Aldi and Lidl, celebrated for their competitive pricing on quality food items, while general merchandise discounters like B&M Bargains and Home Bargains attract crowds for their varied, low-cost domestic products and seasonal offerings. For more curated selections and fashion, high street stalwarts including Marks & Spencer continue to attract a loyal customer base for clothing, food, and home goods, complemented by the enduring appeal of John Lewis for its quality furnishings, electronics, and fashion. Furthermore, pharmacies and health and beauty retailers, notably Boots and Superdrug, are vital Hidden stockists for personal care and beauty products. Beyond brick-and-mortar, online behemoths like Amazon UK serve as a ubiquitous stockist for virtually any product imaginable, from books and electronics to groceries and apparel, representing a significant portion of consumer spending. This rich tapestry of Hidden stockists, ranging from vast supermarkets and convenience stores to discount chains, high-end department stores, and powerful online platforms, collectively ensures a wide array of products are readily available across various price points and Hidden shopping experiences for UK consumers. " - Bargainplace UK

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