Do we really need to be prepping for disaster? – podcast

Do you have three days’ worth of stockpiled food and water at home?The government has announced its “Be Ready” campaign, warning the British public to stockpile essentials in the event of extreme weather, cyber-attacks and even war.Tim Lang, emeritus professor of food policy at City St George’s, University of London, talks to Annie Kelly about where UK preparedness still falls short.Prepper and influencer Ana, host of YouTube channel Ana’s Food and Lifestyle, inspects Kelly’s own efforts at essential stockpiling. Photograph: Radharc Images/Alamy