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Do we really need to be prepping for disaster?

The Guardian· Oct 28, 2026· 20m 14s

Food security expert Prof Tim Lang and prepper and YouTube influencer Ana talk about the government’s new campaign encouraging the public to store three days’ worth of basic supplies. Send your comments and questions to tif.questions@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>

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Do we really need to be prepping for disaster?

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    0:04

  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    0:09

  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    0:14

  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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