Global Microsoft Outage Sparks Disruption Across UK Public Services and Businesses

RecentNews.uk

Microsoft 365 services including Outlook and Teams experienced widespread global connectivity failures.

At least 74 countries were affected, impacting government bodies, healthcare providers, and financial markets.

UK GP surgeries asked patients to avoid online portals, while police forces urged phone calls for reporting.

Parliamentary networks in Westminster were disrupted, prompting officials to implement emergency communication backups.

Should public services rely entirely on a single cloud provider like Microsoft?

Tap below to vote and see what others think.