The government tested “emergency alerts” on millions of phones across the UK yesterday (September 7). The sound, which rang out at 3pm, was the second-ever trial of the government programme. Some ...

Smartphone users across the UK will hear a high pitched siren sound and receive a text message from UK Government as part of a test of the national emergency alert system on Sunday, September 7.

The UK Government has confirmed that millions of Brits will receive an emergency alert test in the coming days.

The alert is scheduled to sound on Sunday, September 7, at 3pm across the UK. Motorists have been advised not to interact ...

The government emergency alert system is pretty important though, so remember to turn your phone settings back on afterwards ...

You can opt out of emergency alerts. For example, victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone may find it appropriate to turn off alerts. How you opt out depends on your device, if you still get ...