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UK to warn citizens to stock up on foodamid threat from climate crisis and hostile states

Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable

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Jessica Elgot and Kiran Stacey25 Aug 2026, 04:55 pmUpdated 5h ago1 min readEuropeUnited Kingdom
UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states

United KingdomJessica Elgot and Kiran Stacey

Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable

UK citizens will be told to stock up on tinned food and take steps to ensure they are prepared for national emergencies as part of a new government campaign to improve the nation’s resilience.

The new campaign from the Cabinet Office will set out ways people can prepare for extreme weather events and potential attacks from hostile states, including stocking up on bottled water, sources told the Guardian.

UK citizens will be told to stock up on tinned food and take steps to ensure they are prepared for national emergencies as part of a new government campaign to improve the nation’s resilience.

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Source: The Guardian · Jessica Elgot and Kiran Stacey. Published 25 Aug 2026, 04:55 pm.

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