Google Cloud outage in Europe disrupts banks and retailers

A disruption to Google Cloud infrastructure in western Europe caused outages at a number of British and international online services, including banking apps, retailers and delivery companies.

Those affected included financial services Revolut, Lloyds Bank and HSBC, home improvement retailer Screwfix and delivery company DPD, according to Downdetector.

According to media reports, millions of Revolut customers could not access their accounts or pay by card. The service has more than 80 million customers worldwide.