Emergency alert to be sent to millions of UK phones in government test - Alerts may be sounded because of severe flooding, fires and extreme weather, according to the government’s website ...

The 'Armageddon alert', which was first trialled in 2023, is sent to phones across the UK to ensure people are aware of a ...

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Knowing emergency numbers in different countries is crucial for safety when traveling. The numbers vary globally, with 112 being standard in the European Union. Technology aids travelers in ...

Passengers remain trapped with air ambulance in attendance after a crash involving a bus on a main road in Somerset.

The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK will be tested again this September, the ...

For emergency calls needing law enforcement assistance, call 911. For non-emergency calls, check your local phone directory for the law enforcement agency in your area.

Conservationists on Wednesday voiced concern at a fall in the number of butterflies found in the UK, declaring a "butterfly emergency" and calling for greater protections for under-threat species.

For this, government offices have set up special phone numbers and helpline numbers. These contact numbers can be contacted when these services are needed.

The UK Government tests the service to make sure it works properly even when there's no actual emergency. But according to official government guidance, some phones won't be able to deliver the alert.

An "emergency alert" test that sounds a siren for ten seconds will be sent to millions of phones across the UK this year. It was first launched in 2023 to alert Britons of emergencies. Alerts may ...