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Police Issue Warning to Domestic Abuse Victims Ahead of Government Alert Test

The UK Government will conduct a national Emergency Alerts system test on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm, sending alerts to most 4G and 5G compatible phones and tablets.
The test follows an initial 12-month evaluation from April 2023 to April 2024, which assessed the system's effectiveness and informed improvements for this upcoming test.
The alert will emit a loud noise and cause the device to vibrate for around 10 seconds, even on silent mode, but can be turned off in advance to prevent revealing hidden phones used by those escaping domestic abuse.
Joy Allen warned survivors to disable alerts on secret phones to avoid detection during the test, while charities like Solace and Refuge stressed the risks the alert poses to those living with abusive partners.
The test seeks to ensure the Emergency Alerts system functions properly to save lives in future emergencies, but government and charities urge careful planning to safeguard vulnerable people reliant on hidden phones.

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Daily Record

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UK Emergency alert - everything you need to know as DWP make announcement

An important message has been rolled out about the emergency alert hitting phones in just over 24 hours.

11 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Manchester Evening News

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Warning issued to domestic violence victims ahead of UK Emergency Alerts system test - Manchester Evening News

Charities and the police have issued a warning

11 months ago·Chadderton, United Kingdom

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Birmingham Mail

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Labour issues 'necessary' new update over UK Emergency Alert test on Sunday - Birmingham Live

Government has spoken out just days out from the UK-wide test, which will see millions of mobile phones sound a harsh, loud siren.

11 months ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Daily Post

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Advice on disabling emergency alert ahead of UK test this weekend

Some need to keep a hidden phone for safety reasons and they are being urged to take action

11 months ago·Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Cambridge News

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Drivers warned as emergency alert test set to trigger 'siren-like' noise

The alert will be triggered at 3pm on Sunday, even if your phone is on silent. You can opt out of receiving the emergency alerts

11 months ago·Milton, United Kingdom

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City AM

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Exclusive: England ready to halt ODI over emergency alert test

England’s cricket team are ready to pause their ODI match against South Africa on Sunday to observe the government emergency alert test, City AM can reveal. The UK government will be testing its alert systems, which will cause a loud noise on all 4G and 5G phones and tablets on Sunday at 3pm regardless of whether they’re on silent or not. And with a packed sporting agenda set for this weekend, sports are taking steps to adapt to the possible dis…

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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