Government won’t put together ‘shopping list’ for public to stockpile for emergency – UK politics live
Summary
The UK Government has advised people to keep 72 hours of emergency supplies at home but will not provide an official list of what to buy. This advice follows warnings about possible cyber-attacks that could disrupt important government services.Key Facts
- The UK Government recommended that people prepare supplies to last three days in case of disaster.
- The Government will not issue a specific "shopping list" for the public to follow.
- Officials want to provide information on their website for people to make their own decisions about emergency supplies.
- Recent cyber-attacks targeted UK government websites, causing service interruptions.
- Treasury minister James Murray emphasized the campaign is about raising awareness, not giving exact instructions.
- The advice comes amid concerns about potential overseas cyber-attacks on vital systems.
- Chancellor John Healey plans to reduce bureaucracy for businesses in an upcoming budget, aiming to cut £800 million in red tape.
- The government is focused on helping businesses by reducing unnecessary rules and reporting demands.
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