31 h. ago When is the Emergency Alert test in 2025? Exact date and who will receive it

A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert system will see a text sent to millions 🚨🚨

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36 h. ago UK emergency alert test: Everything we know as millions to receive text next month

It will be only the second ever national test from the government

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6 d. ago The exact time UCAS Track will update on A Level results day 2025

Thousands will discover if they have earned their place at their chosen university

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1 week ago UK emergency alert test will come back in 2025: Here's what to expect

Everything you need to know about the impending emergency alert test

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1 week ago Exact date and time of next mobile phone emergency alert system test is revealed

The emergency alert is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, in instances like extreme weather

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1 week ago When is the UK's emergency alert system test, and how to prepare?

The UK's emergency alert system will undergo a major test in September. Here's what you need to know to be prepared for this significant national safety exercise

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1 week ago Mirror Daily Digest: Our top stories from top BBC star in 'penis picture' scandal to emergency alert full details

In this Thursday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from the BBC 'penis picture' scandal to what to expect from the government's emergency alert test

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1 week ago Millions to receive emergency alert in ‘largest public safety exercise in British history’

Millions of smartphones on 4G and 5G networks across the UK will make a loud siren-like noise next month

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1 week ago Everyone's phone alarms will sound in 'one of biggest safety exercises' in UK history

The Cabinet Office said that the UK Government will carry out an emergency alert test next month to ensure mobile phones are "fully functional" in the event of an incident

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1 week ago Vital UK emergency alert advice for domestic abuse victims as test one month away

Charities have warned that the sudden noise could put vulnerable people in danger - here's how to opt out

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1 week ago Emergency alert drill within weeks will be among 'biggest safety exercises in UK history'

With one month to go Pat McFadden is now rallying the nation to get ready for the second ever national test of the UK’s Emergency Alerts system.

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1 week ago Emergency alert to go off on millions of phones – Brits told to 'spread the word'

The public will receive a message on their phones warning of danger to life nearby soon — and the government has urged Brits to 'spread the word' ahead of the test

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1 week ago Brits urged to prepare for 'one of the biggest public safety exercises in UK history' as Labour oversees fresh test of emergency alert system

At around 3pm on Sunday 7 September, millions of phones will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds as Brits receive a text of fewer than 100 words.

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1 week ago Exact time emergency alert will go off on millions of phones as Brits told 'spread the word'

Phones across the UK will receive a message warning of danger to life nearby

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1 week ago Emergency alert test in a month will be 'one of the biggest' drills in UK history

On Sunday, September 7, at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds

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1 week ago Emergency Alert test update issued as public urged to 'prepare'

It is the second ever national test of the alerts system

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1 week ago Emergency alert tests next month ‘one of the biggest’ drills in UK history

The Government has previously used the system for real, including in January during Storm Eowyn.

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1 week ago Emergency alert test 'one of biggest safety exercises' in UK history

It will be taking place in September

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1 week ago EasyJet flight to Manchester ends up in Paris after 'technical issue'

The flight was diverted following an 'emergency' alert

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1 week ago Flight to Manchester diverts to Paris after issuing 'emergency' alert

The easyJet flight has landed in the French capital

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