UK households to be told to 'stock up on food and water'

UK CITIZENS are to be told to stock up on tinned food and bottled water in case of a national emergency as part of a new government campaign to improve the resilience of all the nations.

Brits will be encouraged to store water and tinned foods as part of the government’s new emergency preparation planning campaign. The measures are intended to ensure “domestic resilience” in the event of major supply chain disruptions caused by climate change-induced extreme weather or military and cyber attacks by hos

The Government will be issuing new advice09:11, 26 Aug 2026Updated 09:14, 26 Aug 2026You will need an emergency supplyPeople across the UK are to be told to stockpile water and tinned food. The Cabinet Office is to launch a campaign urging people to be ready for an emergency.‌The preparations are said to be necessary i

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The UK government advice comes amid Russia's threats against the UK and more frequent climate disasters

Britons ordered to stockpile tinned food as emergency war plan sped up over fears of Russian strike  GB News

UK updates its ‘war book’ and tells people to stock up on water and tinned food Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 25, 2026 10:36pm Updated August 26, 2026 9:34am Firefighters tackle a wildfire in Manor Fields Park, Sheffield last month (Picture: Paul Atkin / SWNS) British people are likely to be warned

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