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Millions of phones to get emergency alert as people told 'stop what you're doing' - Liverpool Echo

  • In 2025, nearly all mobile devices in the UK will emit a loud 10-second siren sound as part of a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts system.
  • This test follows the system launch in 2023 and is intended to build national resilience amid warnings to actively prepare for potential threats.
  • The alert will include a vibration, a message with advice and a link to GOV.UK, and users are urged to stop what they’re doing and follow instructions safely.
  • Users can opt out on compatible devices by disabling 'test alerts', but the government cautions this may prevent receiving real emergency warnings.
  • After this test, the government plans to conduct similar tests every two years to assess improvements and ensure the system warns effectively of life-threatening emergencies.
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Emergency alert test returning in 2025 with nearly all UK mobiles affected

Nearly every mobile phone in the UK is set to receive an emergency alert message in 2025 as part of a national test.

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nationalworld.com broke the news in on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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