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Google to investigate cloud outage after UK businesses hit by disruption

Published

20 October 2026

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technology

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Cloud Infrastructure

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United Kingdom

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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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

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.

◆ Coverage

35 sources · first reported 20 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026

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