National Emergency Alert Test: Newscast In COBR
Newscast is in COBR as it's announced there will be a new national emergency alert test.
July 8, 2025
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July 8, 2025
National Emergency Alert Test: Newscast In COBR
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<p>As the government announces a new test of the emergency alert system, Newscast is invited to COBR.</p><p>Adam and Chris become the first people ever to broadcast from COBR as they interview Pat McFadden the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster. They discuss a new test of the emergency alert system, what it’s really like during meetings of national security and how the government is preparing for future crises. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren. . The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.</p>
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