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General · 11 April 2026

Government War Book Rewritten for Modern Threats

Government War Book Rewritten for Modern Threats

The British public could face significant daily disruptions as the UK updates its war plans for the first time in 50 years. The 'Government War Book' is being rewritten to ready the nation — from armed forces to industry — for potential conflict. Plans include school closures, food rationing, and hospital coordination, drawing on Cold War-era lessons.

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