General · 24 May 2026
UK Report Says Supply Chains Face Big Risks
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People could face shortages of food and medicines if major crises hit Britain. A National Preparedness Commission report said the country is poorly equipped for disruptions linked to war, pandemics or climate pressures, and urged governments across Europe to plan for severe emergencies. Norway and Sweden are rebuilding emergency reserves, while Britain has no national food reserve and uneven medicine storage rules.
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