UK Hit by Global IT Outage

A global IT outage has caused disruptions across the UK, affecting healthcare, transport, and banking services. GPs, pharmacies, and airports were notably impacted. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike identified the issue as a software defect rather than a cyberattack, and steps have been taken to resolve it.

A global IT outage has caused disruptions across the UK in sectors such as healthcare, transport, and banking.

GPs have struggled to access record systems, affecting appointment bookings.

Pharmacy services, including prescription access, have been hindered.

The outage led to long queues at airports and impacted TV channels.

Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike attributed the issue to a defect in a content update, dismissing possibilities of a cyberattack.

NHS systems were notably disrupted, causing delays in routine medical services.

Major airports like Heathrow and Gatwick reported substantial delays and cancellations.

Retailers and businesses faced payment processing issues, though many have since resolved the problem.