Why an Emergency Alert went off on phones today
If you hadn't seen the news in recent weeks, you may be wondering why an alert went off on your phone this afternoon.
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UK emergency alert test LIVE updates as only some phones receive alarm
UK phones, including iPhones and Android phones, have received an Armageddon-style emergency alert today (Sunday April 23) as the government trialled a new system across the country.
Live reaction as UK tests first ever emergency alert to everyone's mobile phones
The first test of the UK's new armageddon-style emergency alert has been carried out. At just before 3pm, everyone with a compatible smartphone received a test alert, which is intended to warn the public about life-threatening situations including flooding and wildfires.
Why Emergency Alert will go off on phones tomorrow and what to do
Millions of people will get a notification on their phones this Sunday as the government tests a new emergency alert system.
Emergency alert test will not hang up your phone call or 'breach GPDR' - five online myths debunked
On Sunday, April 23, an emergency alert test notification will be sent to all phones compatible with 4G and 5G in the UK. It's part of the government testing out a new system that will alert the public to potentially life-endangering threats in their vicinity.
Emergency crews tackle two wildfires in one night on Marsden Moor
Firefighters tackled two huge blazes on Marsden Moor yesterday evening.
Drivers warned not to touch phones during emergency alert test as they face £200 fine for breaking law
Drivers are being warned not to pick up their mobile phones when the government runs a nationwide test of its new emergency alert service this weekend. The AA is urging anyone who may be driving at the time to switch off their device before setting off to avoid a hefty fine.
Emergency services swarm street following gas leak with cordon in place
Emergency services swarmed a street in Bolton and cordoned off the road following a reported gas leak on Wednesday afternoon (April 19).