Politics
Streeting warns UK public to prepare for state-sponsored terrorism and emergencies
October 22, 2026 at 05:29 PM
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Wes Streeting has urged British households and businesses to prepare for state-sponsored terrorism, cyber attacks and natural disasters as the government launches a national resilience campaign.
- Streeting launched the "Be Ready" campaign, urging households to stock up on three days of non-perishable food, bottled water and first aid supplies.
- The defence secretary described hybrid warfare as "state-sponsored terrorism," saying the threats are "real and increasingly here."
- Speaking at a Rheinmetall tank gun barrel factory in Telford, Streeting confirmed production of gun barrels would return to the UK.
- Environment Secretary Angela Eagle said the El Niño event will bring "more extreme storms," advising households to stock up on food.

