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BBC News reported that Streeting, identified as the defence secretary, warned that the public and businesses should prepare for potential supply-chain disruption linked to cyber or climate-related emergencies.
According to BBC News, Streeting said people and companies needed to think about how they would cope with natural disasters and cyber attacks. The report linked the warning to possible disruption of supply chains arising from cyber or climate-related emergencies.
The BBC News item was published on 22 October 2026, but that publication date does not establish when the warning itself was made. The report does not provide Streeting's full name, identify the event location, or set out specific preparedness measures or the likelihood of disruption.