The government tested “emergency alerts” on millions of phones across the UK yesterday (September 7). The sound, which rang out at 3pm, was the second-ever trial of the government programme. Some ...

From why you may not have received an alert to how to opt out of future emergency messages, here's everything you need to know ...

The alert is scheduled to sound on Sunday, September 7, at 3pm across the UK. Motorists have been advised not to interact ...

The government emergency alert system is pretty important though, so remember to turn your phone settings back on afterwards ...

You can opt out of emergency alerts. For example, victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone may find it appropriate to turn off alerts. How you opt out depends on your device, if you still get ...