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Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies

The UK government is advising the public to prepare for national crises, including cyber-attacks and weather emergencies.

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The brief

The UK government will provide guidance to the public on preparing for cyber-attacks and weather emergencies. This includes advice from No 10 to stockpile food in the event of a Russian cyber attack and urges for citizens to take "small steps" to ready themselves for potential national crises.

Coverage from the BBC, Sky News, Reuters, The Guardian, and The Telegraph emphasizes that these warnings coincide with plans for a major military operation. Reports state that Britain will conduct its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to test readiness for hybrid attacks.

Future developments include the execution of this defence drill and the dissemination of official instructions regarding public preparedness for national emergencies.

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What specific preparations are being suggested?

No 10 will tell the public to stockpile food in case of a Russian cyber attack, while other guidance suggests taking "small steps" to prepare for national crises.

What is the purpose of the upcoming military exercise?

According to Reuters and Sky News, the drill aims to test Britain's readiness for hybrid attacks.

When will the defence exercise take place?

Coverage indicates the exercise will run next year.

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