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Google Cloud Outage Disrupts UK Banks, Services Across Sectors Google Cloud experienced a "power event" at its UK data center, europe-west2, causing outages affecting various online services, including UK banks like Revolut, Lloyds, and Halifax. The disruption, reported on Tuesday, impacted apps and services, though the direct link to Google Cloud was not officially confirmed by all affected parties. Revolut acknowledged a third-party issue but assured customers their money and data were safe. Google Cloud has apologized but hasn't provided a resolution timeline. The incident also affected HM Courts and Tribunals Service and delivery firm DPD, highlighting widespread service disruptions.