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Google to investigate cloud outage after UK businesses hit by disruption
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Fusion42 · 20 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
A power event caused a significant outage on Google's cloud infrastructure in London, disrupting services for UK businesses including banks, courts, and consumer apps. Google has largely resolved the issue and will release a full analysis after investigation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure, and 35 sources have reported it between 20 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
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Google’s London cloud outage showed your company cannot fully rely on a single cloud provider or region. You need contingency plans or alternative providers to avoid critical service disruption this week.
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35 sources · first reported 20 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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