VoIP telephony providers will have to enable customers to make calls to the emergency services, following a ruling by Ofcom on Wednesday. All VoIP providers who connect to the UK's public switched ...

A social media post spreading online claims that if you are in an emergency situation where you’re unable to talk, for example if you’re choking or an intruder is in your home, you can call 999, press ...

Police say to stay on the line if you accidentally dial 999. (Alamy) Police have issued advice on what to do if you call 999 by mistake, after a rise in accidental calls to the emergency services.

Patients who call 999 more than five times in 12 weeks are to be referred to a specialist team to relieve pressure on paramedics. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with ...

Each errant 999 call can take 20 minutes to investigate, taking resources away from callers that actually require help. Each errant 999 call can take 20 minutes to investigate, taking resources away ...

VoIP phone services must allow users to make 999 emergency calls, under proposals published by communications watchdog Ofcom. VoIP services are increasingly adopting the look and feel of traditional ...