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UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has advised citizens to maintain emergency supplies, including cash, bottled water, and tinned food, to prepare for potential national disruptions. The government emphasizes a 'whole society approach' to resilience against threats like cyber warfare and extreme weather.
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The guidance reflects a shift in government policy toward encouraging individual preparedness in the face of increasing geopolitical and environmental instability.
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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UK households should keep small supplies of cash, bottled water and tinned food at home in case of emergency or war, the Defence Secretary has warned.
Wes Streeting said Britain faces a growing threat of being disrupted by fires, floods, and enemy attacks, including cyber warfare.
He called for a "whole society approach" to strengthen national resilience, though he insisted people should remain "alert not alarmed" regarding potential risks.
Speaking to The Sun ahead of the Labour Party conference , he said: "It’s just a simple ask of people.
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