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The best batteries for an emergency kit, and how long they last in storage

Updated 1 October 2026

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What to keep in your medicine cabinet: a UK checklist, and how to store it safely

Updated 1 October 2026

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How to take a temperature with a digital thermometer, and which type to keep

Updated 1 October 2026

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Emergency kit list for UK homes (2026): the GOV.UK Prepare list, and 7 things we’d add

Updated 29 September 2026

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