Food security

More than 100 public health directors and charity bosses have written to Rishi Sunak warning 2.4 million children face poverty and food insecurity.
Concerned by the food insecurity in her area, Software Designer and Doula, Tatiana Smith, set up a community fridge on her own doorstep in Jersey City. The colourful fridge is stocked by Smith, local businesses and its own patrons. She invites anyone to "take what you need, leave what you can". It’s just one of a number of similar grassroots initiatives helping communities across the US.
Government "stands ready to take further measures" amid empty shelves and long queues.
Reducing food waste and more sustainable farming should also be top of our priorities, say climate change experts.
Officials responsible for UK food supply now working 24/7 despite Theresa May's push for a Brexit delay.
The government has written to groups across the country asking them to prepare for "worst case scenario".
My anger is not directed at the compassionate people suggesting this change, but that we are in this situation in the first place
Nearly one-in-five children under the age of 15 are at risk in growing crisis.