Shoppers warned 'you must not shop or use mobile banking or WhatsApp during 'Armageddon' emergency alert test'

Carol Vorderman reduced fans to laughter on Sunday as she admitted to missing the national emergency alarm in the afternoon.This weekend marked the historic day that the government tested their emergency alert system for the first time, with Brits taking to social media to share their thoughts.The technology was tested in the hopes it could provide a warning system for life-threatening circumstances like flooding, wildfires, terror attacks or nuclear threats. Other countries like the United States, Canada, Japan and the Netherlands all have similar systems in place.

Mobile phone owners have been left confused as the emergency alert - which was scheduled to hit the nation's devices at 3pm - sounds on some phones but not others.

All UK phones will receive an Armageddon-style emergency alert today (Sunday April 23) as the government trials a new system nationwide.

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It was announced last month that in order to trial a new emergency notification system, all UK mobile phones would receive a practice alert that mimics the real thing at 3pm on Sunday, April 23. The new test aims to alert people of dangers such as flooding, fires or extreme weather, and will provide information on how to keep yourself and your family safe.

The public has been warned to be vigilant about scams surrounding the upcoming emergency alert test this week.

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Millions of mobile phone users across the UK will be part of an 'armageddon alert' system trial in a few weeks. It will see extremely loud alarms go off on devices, accompanied by an alert message.

Grandson has confirmed details of his second album ‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ and shared new single ‘Drones’ – check it out below.‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ is the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Death Of An Optimist’ and is due for release May 5 via the legendary Fueled By Ramen.“I’m painting the intimate portrait of myself I know how – covering themes of self harm, family trauma, the hidden side of life on the road, and so much more,” grandson said about the record.“This is the album that 16 year old me needed,” he continued. “This is the album I was scared to write and the album fans of mine deserve to hear. Above all, this is the album where I face a big question: can I handle the changes life throws at me, and if this all that there is to life, can it be enough to be happy?”The announcement comes alongside aggy new single ‘Drones’.“’Drones’ is a twisting, spiralling journey through the lies we tell ourselves to get through the day when the hard truth may bury us,” Grandson explained.“I wanted to pay homage to bands like Tool and System Of A Down [who are] known for unpredictable time signatures but bring 808s and hip hop into it.”‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ tracklist: 1. ‘Two Along Their Way’ 2. ‘Eulogy’ 3. ‘Something To Hide’ 4.’’Drones’ 5. ‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ 6.’Half My Heart’ 7. ‘When the Bomb Goes’ 8. ‘Enough’ 9. ‘Murderer’ 10. ‘I Will Be Here When You’re Ready To Wake Up’ (ft. Wafia) 11. ‘Heather’ 12 ‘Stuck Here With Me’A post shared by grandson (@grandson)Grandson will be supporting the release of ‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ with a UK headline tour.