Today's emergency alert test on phones 'can be simply swiped away'

A new public alert system will emit a loud alarm on millions of mobile phones at 3pm today . The Government says it is designed to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby and will last for 10 seconds, but you can opt out of hearing it.

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