The UK's new emergency alert system launches this Sunday, promising to warn millions of citizens of imminent danger. But critics raise serious concerns over privacy, safety for abuse victims, and the potential for 'nanny state' overreach.
A Labour frontbencher has been forced to publicly deny allegations that the government's bungled national emergency alert test was deliberately missed or sabotaged, following accusations from Reform UK's Richard Tice.
The UK government successfully tested its new nationwide emergency alert system, sending a siren-like message to tens of millions of mobile phones across the country in a landmark rehearsal for future crises.
Exclusive investigation reveals why the UK's new emergency alert system failed to reach many users today, from software issues to network settings. Find out if your device is affected.
The UK government has announced a crucial nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a message to every compatible Samsung Galaxy and smartphone in the country. Here's what you need to know.
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system today at 3pm. Ministers urge the public to remain calm and simply acknowledge the message on their mobile phones.
Millions of UK mobiles will blare a siren in a major government test of a new public warning system. Here's the full list of who will and won't receive the alert.
The UK government is testing a new emergency alert system this Sunday, 23rd April. Find out what to expect and how it will affect every mobile phone in the country.
The UK government will test its new emergency alarm system this Sunday. Find out exactly when your phone will sound and how to opt-out if you need to.
Millions across the UK will receive a loud, 10-second emergency alert on their mobiles this Sunday at 3pm. The government test aims to revolutionise public safety during life-threatening events like floods or terror attacks.
The UK government's nationwide emergency alert test this Sunday at 3pm will cause disruptions to live sports including Premier League football and County Championship cricket matches, with stadiums preparing for the mass notification.
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, April 23rd, at 3pm. Every compatible mobile phone will receive a loud, siren-like warning. Here is everything you need to know about the test and how to opt out if necessar
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, 23rd April, sending a loud siren-like message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and how it works.
The UK government will test its new emergency alert system this Sunday, sending a loud siren and message to millions of mobile phones. Find out why it's happening and how it works.
The UK Environment Agency has issued severe 'danger to life' flood warnings across England, with Storm Henk triggering widespread travel chaos and property damage. Urgent advice issued to public.
The UK government is conducting a major test of its emergency alert system this Sunday. Find out how to opt-in to receive the potentially alarming 'Armageddon'-style warning on your mobile device and what it means for national security.
This Sunday at 3pm, every mobile phone in the UK will receive a loud siren-like alert as part of a nationwide test of a new government emergency warning system. Find out why it's happening and what you need to do.
The UK government will conduct its first nationwide test of the new Emergency Alerts service on September 7th. The system will send a loud siren-like message to all compatible mobile phones to warn of life-threatening events like severe flooding or wildfi
This Sunday at 3 PM, every mobile phone in the UK will sound a loud, siren-like alarm for ten seconds as the government tests its new nationwide emergency warning system. Here's what you need to know.
The UK government's upcoming emergency alert test could pose serious risks for drivers and victims of domestic abuse. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
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.
Shoppers across the UK are warned not to eat a specific Taylor Farms salad kit. The Honey Balsamic variety is being urgently recalled due to undeclared hazelnuts, posing a serious health risk to those with an allergy.
The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office have issued a joint red alert, warning of a severe 36-hour heatwave with potentially dangerous health impacts. Get the full forecast and essential safety advice.
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.
RAF fighter jets were launched on an urgent mission after a 'ghost plane' sparked a major security alert by disappearing from radar over the North Sea, close to UK airspace.
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.
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
The UK government is set to conduct a nationwide emergency alert test in the coming weeks. Here's everything you need to know about the drill, its purpose, and how it will affect you.