Should you be stockpiling food for an emergency?

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Should you be stockpiling food for an emergency?

The Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has suggested that people stockpile food in case of extreme weather events, saying on September 4: “If you’ve got a store of a bit of food that can keep you going for a while before the emergency services can get to you, you’re going to be a lot better off than if you haven’t".

The upcoming El Niño phenomenon could create unpredictable storms in the UK while cyber-attacks continue to pose a threat to the warehouses that supply food to our cupboards. ITV News’ Chris Choi talks you through the advice

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Date: September 23, 2026