Unusual for a government to recommend such an acquisition, and not just for a radio, but also for food, water and  materials to keep warm (clothing, blankets and the like) and add to that a decent sum of money. Enough of everything  to cater for needs extending to at least 3 days

The reason given behind this is the escalating bad weather that is forecast to batter or island ths winter.Power cuys and transport disruption feature as likely consequences. I hope this is the ireason, although the prospect of Russian aggression towards Europe that the likes of Trump and Musk see as presenting unique business opportunityies cannot be dismissed out of hand.

Strange and dangerous times