UK defence secretary says Britain must be ready for war within 1,000 days

Wes Streeting says adversaries' force strength and war economy could let them attack by 2030, leaving "a little over 1,000 days" to prepare with allies.

— Wes Streeting, UK defence secretary

He points to Russia's growing military capacity and what he calls "state-sponsored terrorism" aimed at infrastructure.

Days of supplies households are urged to hold

3 days

The warning follows the government's Be Ready campaign, which urges households to keep three days of food, water and cash.