National emergency alert system testing Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm
There will be a text of the national emergency alert system on 7th September. Alerts will appear on the home screen accompanied by a loud warning sound and vibration: Emergency Alerts Information (gov.uk) >.
Advice for domestic abuse victims
Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk — especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
It is important to know these alerts can be disabled for safety reasons. How to opt out of emergency alerts (gov.uk) >
