Latest Ambulance news

National emergency alerts system now operational

Deputy prime minister acknowledges problems in test but says system is now in use

26 April 2023

CMA imposes Airwave price cap on Motorola

Competition and Markets Authority claims company has made ‘supernormal’ profits from network for emergency services

06 April 2023

National emergency alerts system goes live

Alerts to be sent to mobile phones in vicinity when there is a risk to life

20 March 2023

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Home Office still unsure when Emergency Services Network will be ready for use

National Audit Office report highlights more delays and waste of money in programme

08 March 2023

Home Office and Motorola agree to early end of ESN contract

Department to seek new supplier for relevant role in Emergency Services Network

20 January 2023

Motorola makes £160 million in excess profit from Airwave - CMA

Airwave Network price should have dropped in 2019 but has remained high as ESN is delayed

20 October 2022

Airwave network deal extended until end of 2026

Government ready to spend a further £1.56 billion on legacy network while waiting for ESN implementation

25 January 2022

Police Digital Service plans Airwave procurement framework

Points to continued use of TETRA products as emergency services await ESN

17 January 2022

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CMA calls inquiry group into Airwave investigation

26 October 2021

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Ambulance Radio Programme chooses service partner

02 September 2021

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Ofcom sets rule for emergency videos with sign language

23 June 2021

NHS England to equip ambulance crews with body cameras

04 June 2021

Ambulance Radio Programme contract goes to Telent

18 March 2021

Home Office signs suppliers for vehicle devices to work with ESN

15 February 2021

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