THE UK Government has confirmed that the 2nd nationwide test of the UK Emergency Alert system is due to take place on:- Sunday, 7 September 2025, at:- 3pm.

The test, if successful will see your mobile devices vibrate, and should emit a loud siren sound for approximately 10 seconds.

This should happen even if they are set to silent mode. A message also appearing on screens telling you it is a test.

If you or anyone you know is hiding a phone or tablet for any operational, safety and wellbeing reasons, the:- 'Alert' notification can be opted out of using the settings functions on the phone or tablet.

Government advice on this can be found on the .Gov.UK website, at:- Gov.UK/Alerts/Opting-Out

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