News · 7 March 2026
UK 54% Self-Sufficient, Expert Calls for Stockpile
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Food policy expert Prof Tim Lang warned the British government to build food reserves. He stated the UK is unready for climate shocks or wars, risking population starvation. A December 2021 report found the country only 54% food self-sufficient. Prof Lang highlighted critical vulnerabilities in the system, where 131 distribution centres serve 94.5% of retail food, and urged new legislation.
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