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UK to Test Emergency Alert System Nationwide on September 7

8/28/2025

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The UK will test its emergency alert system nationwide on September 7 at 3 PM, the second test in 2023.
Mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks will sound a siren for up to 10 seconds, indicating a drill.
The system has issued real alerts during severe weather, such as Storm Darragh and Storm Eowyn.
Chancellor Pat McFadden highlighted the system's significance for public safety in emergencies.

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The UK will test its emergency alert system nationwide on September 7 at 3 PM, the second test in 2023.
Mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks will sound a siren for up to 10 seconds, indicating a drill.
The system has issued real alerts during severe weather, such as Storm Darragh and Storm Eowyn.
Chancellor Pat McFadden highlighted the system's significance for public safety in emergencies.