News · 4 days ago

UK to tell people to stock up on food and water

A new government campaign will advise UK households to prepare for national emergencies like extreme weather and cyber-attacks. The Cabinet Office campaign aims to ensure most homes have basic supplies, freeing up resources for the most vulnerable. Emergency planning has increased recently after several incidents in the UK and worldwide.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 August 2026 at 0:45

Reported by Guardian · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

Has this happened before? How do other countries prepare? What to stock up on? Who pays for emergency planning?

More briefs

WorldIran's unseen supreme leader urges Gulf countries to fight a shared enemy BusinessIceland supermarket boss tells the Chancellor to cut business taxes for employers GeneralNigel Farage's £5m donor has major stakes in arms industry PoliticsTreasury officials advise John Healey to tax banks and oil companies more HealthCorrecting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half GeneralNotting Hill Carnival parade begins as Europe's biggest street party Browse all stories →