Key home goods run low as Brits raid supermarkets after being urged to plan ‘survival kit’
Non-perishable goods are running low in supermarkets after Brits were advised to collect products to survive three days in the case of the world ending
Brits were left shocked by empty shelves(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Brits are raiding supermarket shelves for “survival kit” essentials after the Government issued doomsday guidance. Baked beans and bottled water supplies have been decimated after Andy Burnham’s Government warned households to gather three days’ worth of supplies in case of cyber attacks, extreme weather or the end of the world.
Concerned shoppers today found several brands of bottled water had been cleaned out on online grocers. An Ocado spokesperson told The Times : “We’ve seen an increase in demand for some products over the weekend and are working with our supply-chain partners to increase availability as soon as possible.”
They added that shoppers should keep “checking back” as the brand aims to resupply their shelves. It comes as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting admitted Britain is running out of time to improve its defences alongside Nato allies.
Beans are in low supply(Image: In Pictures via Getty Images)
He said our enemies could be in a position to attack by 2030. He said: “My defining priority… is to make sure that this country is ready to fight and win a war. To prevent the worst, we have to prepare for it.
“In the first instance, that means expanding our capabilities so our adversaries think twice about attacking us. Should that fail, we must ensure that Britain is ready for war.”
He said he is preparing for the worst in 2027, telling The Telegraph: “Our adversaries’ willingness to harm us is not new. What has changed is their capacity. By 2030, their force strength and war economy could put them in a position to attack.
“That gives us a little over 1,000 days to complete our mission: to be ready with our allies to fight and win. This Government will make sure it is mission accomplished.”
The stark warning came just days after the Government launched its “Be Ready” campaign, which advises households to keep non-perishable food, bottled water, blankets and a radio in case a cyber-attack or extreme weather event disrupts critical infrastructure.
Bottled water is also running low(Image: Getty Images)
The guidance says households should prepare to manage for at least three days without access to supermarkets or electronic payments, warning people severe weather and cyber attacks could disrupt essential services.
The advice says people should aim to be equipped to manage for three days, helping them cope while support reaches those most in need.
Households are encouraged to keep essential supplies including bottled water, non-perishable food, torches, spare batteries, warm clothing and a charged power bank.
The campaign also provides advice on supporting communities and accessing extra help. It began after websites across the world were shut down when two AI companies discovered a critical cyber-security flaw in PHP.
