The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK will be tested again this September, the government has said. Though the system has been deployed regionally five times in the past few years, a previous nationwide test in 2023 revealed technical issues - with some people receiving the alert earlier than expected and some not receiving it at all. It said September's test was intended to ensure the system worked well and to make sure people were familiar with the alerts, in line with other countries that also use them, like the US and Japan.
Published at: 2025-07-07 21:30:45
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