Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises

The Guardian Environment • 10/22/2026 – 10/23/2026

Summary

The UK government is advising every Briton to stockpile up to nine litres of bottled water and three days' worth of food as part of the Be Ready campaign. This initiative aims to prepare households for potential emergencies, including those related to the climate crisis, technological dependency, and threats from hostile states. The guidance encourages people to have supplies that can last for 72 hours.

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StatusActive
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