Health · 28 September 2026
Wes Streeting urges Londoners to prepare for emergencies with essential home supplies
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged the public to prepare for emergencies by keeping essential supplies at home. He suggested having cash, bottled water, and non-perishable food in case services like banking or electricity are disrupted. The advice comes due to rising global tensions and extreme weather events, including droughts, floods, and wildfires.
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