The UK government will test its new emergency alert system this Sunday, sending a loud siren and message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and why it's crucial for national safety.
Millions across the UK will receive a major emergency alert test on Sunday 23rd April. Here's what the loud siren means and how to opt-out if necessary.
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Millions of phones across the UK sounded simultaneously at 3pm today in a major test of the new government emergency alert system, designed to warn of life-threatening events.
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The UK government will trigger a nationwide emergency alert on all mobile phones this Sunday. Find out why your device will scream and how to opt-out if necessary.
The UK government will test its new emergency alert system on Sunday, 23rd April, sending a siren-like message to every compatible mobile phone. Here's what you need to know.
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