The UK’s 19 ‘safest places’ to live in a nuclear attack – full list | UK | News
Global tensions remain high with many people fearing a potential nuclear attack (Image: Getty) As global tensions remain high, there has been a renewed interest in where people would be safest in the unlikely event of a nuclear attack on the UK. The UK’s latest National Security Strategy describes the international landscape as one of “radical uncertainty”, with growing cooperation between hostile states including Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. Russia has been identified as the UK’s most significant state threat, with intelligence agencies warning of escalating “grey-zone” activities across Europe, including sabotage and interference operations. Remote and sparsely populated areas are often considered less likely to be directly affected (Image: Getty) Meanwhile, tensions involving Iran, attacks on international shipping routes and concerns over nuclear proliferation continue to pose challenges to global security. While these threats are far removed from the prospect of a direct nuclear attack on Britain, it has nevertheless stirred up the need for emergency preparedness and civil defence. Many people would assume that London’s extensive Underground network would offer one of …
