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Google services recovering after cloud outage hits UK banks and websites
Google services are recovering after a cloud outage disrupted UK banks including Revolut and Lloyds.
Google services were recovering after a cloud outage disrupted UK banks and websites on Tuesday. Revolut customers told the BBC they could not make online payments, and more than 1,500 reports of issues were flagged to an outage monitor shortly after 08:00 BST. A Revolut spokesperson said the problems were caused by a third-party issue and that customers' money and data were safe. Lloyds Banking Group customers also reported issues, and a Lloyds spokesperson said the root issues had been resolved.
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Google services recovering after cloud outage hits UK banks and websites
A Google Cloud outage disrupted online banking and other websites across the UK on Tuesday morning. Revolut customers reported being unable to make online payments or access funds in the app, with more than 1,500 problem reports flagged to outage monitor Downdetector shortly after 08:00 BST. A Revolut spokesperson confirmed the problems were caused by the Google Cloud incident. Google said its services were recovering later in the morning, though it did not immediately provide a full technical explanation.