UK Public Survey of Risk Perception, Resilience and Preparedness 2026: Headline Findings

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1. 60% of UK adults report having some cash (£10 or more per person) at home as an emergency item in 2026 (61% in 2025)

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Publisher

Cabinet Office / Defra (Cabinet Office)

Published

19 Aug 2026

Type

Survey

Sample

n=10,791

Countries

• United Kingdom

Regions

• EMEA

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