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Suspected cyber-attack on supermarket freezers highlights need for UK emergency preparedness
Suspected cyber-attacks on European supermarket freezers highlight infrastructure risks as the UK Government urges households to prepare for emergencies.
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England’s reservoirs remain well below average despite October storms
England’s reservoirs remain below average despite heavy October rainfall. New Environment Agency figures reveal continuing drought concerns.
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Emergency supplies see surge in demand following government preparedness advice
UK retailers report rising sales of emergency radios, torches, bottled water and tinned food following government preparedness advice.
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Government announces £100 energy payment for millions of English households
The Government has announced a £100 Household Energy Payment for eligible English households from January 2027. Find out who qualifies.
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New energy debt strategy aims to help households struggling with bills
Government and Ofgem announce a new strategy to tackle £5 billion in household energy debt, including plans for targeted debt relief.
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Major electricity link between Kent and Suffolk receives government approval
Government approves the 2GW Sea Link electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk, designed to improve electricity transmission and energy security.
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Emergency Preparedness For People Living In Flats
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Best Emergency Radios For UK Households
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List of essential gear for a bug out bag
Introduction In the previous articles I mentioned some pieces of gear it’s pretty good to have always at easily reach when it…
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Outdoor skills
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Making bread in the Great Outdoors
Introduction There is not a thing that is more positive than bread. Fyodor Dostoevsky The term “comfort” could stand out from the…
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The skills you need in case you got lost
The importance of having more than a plan Even for the shortest period related to a brief vacation, the role of pianification…
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What is Stealth Camping?
Stealth camping refers to the act of camping in a discreet or inconspicuous manner, typically in urban or public areas where camping…
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Suspected cyber-attack on supermarket freezers highlights need for UK emergency preparedness
Suspected cyber-attacks on European supermarket freezers highlight infrastructure risks as the UK Government urges households to prepare for emergencies.
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England’s reservoirs remain well below average despite October storms
England’s reservoirs remain below average despite heavy October rainfall. New Environment Agency figures reveal continuing drought concerns.
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Emergency supplies see surge in demand following government preparedness advice
UK retailers report rising sales of emergency radios, torches, bottled water and tinned food following government preparedness advice.
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