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Does the government have a winter plan?

While British Gas advises households to prepare, the government's official 'UK Winter Preparedness' plan focuses on national infrastructure and essential services. It aims to ensure continuity for things like energy supply and transport, rather than providing individual emergency kits. This highlights a gap between corporate advice and state provision.

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