The 2026 National Risk Register sets out the government's assessment of the most serious risks facing the UK and their potential impacts. It covers a broad range of natural, technological and malicious threats and is intended to support organisations and communities in understanding the national resilience picture.
GOV.UK / Cabinet OfficeSource published
Why this matters
Prepared Base view: The value of the Risk Register is not that households should prepare for every scenario separately. It shows why an all-hazards approach — water, food, power, communications, health and a plan — is more practical.
What you can do
Use the register as context rather than a reason to worry. Focus on preparations that help across many emergencies: basic supplies, communication plans, first aid, alerts and the ability to manage short utility disruptions.
