The Financial Times reports that the UK government is speeding up work on its 'war book'. This is a manual for how the country would defend itself and keep running during a major emergency, such as war, a cyber-attack or extreme weather. A public information campaign is also being planned.
People would be urged to keep practical supplies at home, such as bottled water and tinned food. A source said the advice would be common sense rather than scaremongering.
π The Backstory
The government updated its national risk register last month and added the risk of interference in UK democracy. Officials are also worried about repeated heatwaves and long droughts, which this summer pushed food security up the list of risks.
A war book existed during the Cold War and covered food rationing, hospital evacuations and school closures before it was shelved. Russia's war in Ukraine brought the idea back. Sweden, France and Poland have sent similar advice to their citizens.
π― Why It Matters
Advice about keeping basic supplies affects ordinary households. It also shows how seriously ministers view threats from Russia and extreme weather.
The Financial Times reports that the UK government is speeding up work on its 'war book'. This is a manual for how the country would defend itself and keep running during a major emergency, such as war, a cyber-attack or extreme weather. A public information campaign is also being planned.
People would be urged to keep practical supplies at home, such as bottled water and tinned food. A source said the advice would be common sense rather than scaremongering.
The government updated its national risk register last month and added the risk of interference in UK democracy. Officials are also worried about repeated heatwaves and long droughts, which this summer pushed food security up the list of risks.
A war book existed during the Cold War and covered food rationing, hospital evacuations and school closures before it was shelved. Russia's war in Ukraine brought the idea back. Sweden, France and Poland have sent similar advice to their citizens.
Advice about keeping basic supplies affects ordinary households. It also shows how seriously ministers view threats from Russia and extreme weather.