The UK government recently convened an emergency meeting to address the ongoing global tech outage, as reported by local UK media outlets. Downing Street confirmed the meeting on Friday, highlighting the significant impact the outage has had on various services.
A spokesperson from Downing Street emphasized the collaborative efforts between the government and relevant sectors and industries to address the widespread issue. The outage has not only affected services within the UK but has also had global implications, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
Despite the disruption caused by the tech outage, the spokesperson reassured that there have been no reported impacts on government operations. When questioned about the absence of Prime Minister Keir Starmer from the committee meeting, the spokesperson clarified that the Prime Minister had prior engagements, including meetings with President Zelensky and the Cabinet.
The spokesperson further highlighted that all ministers, including the Prime Minister, are being kept abreast of the latest developments surrounding the tech outage. The government remains actively engaged in monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts to mitigate the effects of the outage on critical services.
