As The Sun notes, this follows a call from the authorities to prepare for various contingencies, including threats from Russia.
It is also noted that people in the UK are actively stocking up on radios, generators, and batteries.
Previously, the country’s Defense Secretary, Wes Streeting, stated that the nation has 1,000 days to prepare for "war, before adversaries are ready to launch an attack."
Meanwhile, The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with approximately €11.9 billion in additional military and economic support—the largest aid package since the conflict began.
Of this amount, roughly €8.4 billion will be allocated for economic support over the next three years, while €3.6 billion will go toward expanding export financing capabilities, primarily for military supplies.
In addition, London will provide about €597 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defense systems this winter. The total value of the UK’s commitments to support Kyiv will reach €41.8 billion, the British government announced.
Source of information: Global News Agencies including REUTERS / TASS / AFP / ANADOLU / INT.RU / Al Jazeera / CNN
The UK authorities have urged the public to stock up in case of payment-system outages or emergencies, The Telegraph reports.
ReplyDeleteResidents have taken the warning seriously: toilet paper, canned beans, batteries, radios, first-aid kits and generators have begun disappearing from shop shelves.
Just a week ago, the authorities warned of possible supply-chain disruptions caused by potential cyberattacks and advised Britons to stock up on food, cash, water, blankets and other essentials.