The boss of Crowdstrike says the problems are being caused by a 'defect' in a Microsoft update.
Many businesses in Yorkshire have reported their card machines are not working, advising people bring cash
But it has left GPs across Yorkshire struggling to access records systems, and forecd some retailers to rely on cash payments due to card machines not working.In a post on X , a spokesperson said: “We’re aware of a global IT outage. LBA is operating normally at this time.“As a general piece of advice, we advise customers bring cash in case of any issues with their bank or payment providers throughout their journey.
Sheffield City Hall also said it has been experiencing problems with online and in person card payments "due to the global Microsoft IT outage" and that their box office will be open until 16:00 BST for in person cash payments. The Deans Garden Centre, Stockton on the Forest, added it was only accepting cash payments due to card machines being affected.
British TV channels Sky News and CBBC both experienced broadcasting issues as well, but they are now both back on air.
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