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Radio 4,16 Apr 2026,45 mins

The government prepares for a prolonged war

World at One

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The UK could face some food shortages by the summer if the Iran war continues in a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials. The chair of the National Preparedness Committee Lord Harris tells us how people can prepare. Also, Israel says historic talks with Lebanon are set to take place. A former Lebanese minister, Firass Abyad, joins us. And, Evan Davis talks about fears of a private credit crash in this weeks 'Figuring it Out'.

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