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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn Political Correspondent

UK supply chain unprepared for major shocks such as war, report warns

Empty fruit and vegetable shelves at Asda
Empty fruit and vegetable shelves at Asda in 2023 due to a combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Britain’s vital supply chains are unprepared for the prospect of a major shock such as war with Russia, and bold steps are needed to catch up with “worst-case scenario” planning by European states, ministers have been warned.

Donald Trump’s “America First” transformation of the US, which has made what was once a trusted UK ally a much less reliable partner, should also feed into that planning, according to a new report.

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