downdetector: Google Cloud Outage Hits UK, Affecting Digital Banks and Public Sector Websites
Google Cloud experienced an outage in the UK, impacting digital banks and public sector websites, according to reports.
Google Cloud, a cloud computing platform, experienced an outage in the UK, affecting digital banks and public sector websites. The outage was reported by multiple outlets, including Reuters and The New York Times.
The outage was said to have impacted several digital banks, including Revolut, which stopped working temporarily, according to the BBC. Public sector websites were also affected, with some users reporting issues accessing government services.
The cause of the outage was not immediately clear, but it is believed to have been related to a disruption in Google Cloud's infrastructure. The company has not yet commented on the issue.
Why it matters
The outage highlights the importance of cloud computing infrastructure and the potential impact on critical services and businesses.
What's next
It is unclear what steps Google will take to address the issue and prevent future outages.
How the story unfolded
- The New York Times Google Reports Cloud Disruptions in Europe
Read the original reporting
- Reuters – Google Cloud outage in UK eases after impacting digital banks, public sector websites ↗
- BBC – Why did Revolut stop working today? ↗
- The New York Times – Google Reports Cloud Disruptions in Europe ↗
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Google Cloud experienced an outage in the UK, impacting digital banks and public sector websites, according to reports. Google Cloud experienced an outage in the UK
When was this downdetector news reported?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 20, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Reuters, is dated October 20, 2026.
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Digital banks and public sector websites were affected The outage was reported by multiple outlets, including Reuters and The New York Times
Why does the downdetector news matter?
The outage highlights the importance of cloud computing infrastructure and the potential impact on critical services and businesses.
What comes next in the downdetector story?
It is unclear what steps Google will take to address the issue and prevent future outages.
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This brief is based on reporting from Reuters, BBC and The New York Times. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
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