On 20 October 2026, a disruption in Google Cloud’s infrastructure in London caused widespread failures in online banking and payment systems at several major British banks, including Revolut, Lloyds, Halifax and HSBC. The cause was a “power event” in a zone of Google Cloud’s only UK region. The problems began...
London distances itself from US decision to invite Putin to G20
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said London does not intend to change its policy of refusing direct contacts with Russian officials at the foreign minister level — despite Vladimir Putin’s invitation to the G20 summit in the United States. Speaking at the Labour Party conference, Miliband stressed that the United Kingdom...
Two people detained in London on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence
London police have announced the arrest of a 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service. The detentions were carried out as part of an investigation into possible offences under the National Security Act 2023. Both suspects were arrested on Wednesday, 9 September, at their...