Microsoft outage leaves UK Outlook users without service Friday

Downdetector recorded reports of problems with Microsoft 365 enterprise products around 5:30 p.m. GMT on Nov. 12. Microsoft said it was investigating the cause, and major services remained unavailable at the time of the report.

UK users responded on social media on Friday as the disruption continued. The outage affected schools and universities, NHS emergency services, pharmacies, GP practices, care services, transport, charities, businesses, museums and government offices, according to the report. Bloomberg reported that some surgical procedures had to be rescheduled.

The Metropolitan Police website warned that “some online form submissions may be affected” because of the Microsoft outage. Microsoft was updating its official status page and social media channels as the incident continued.