Siren sounds blared from mobile phones across England without warning this evening as part of Britain's national emergency alert system.
At around 7pm, a "severe alert" was issued by the UK Government, ordering the public not to light anything that could spark a fire, including disposable barbecues which have been temporarily banned by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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By GB News (Politics) | Created at 2026-08-14 18:16:45 | Updated at 2026-08-15 20:29:26
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