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A Microsoft outage has disrupted schools, GP surgeries, police and council services across Hampshire, according to the Meon Valley Times. Outlook, Teams and Copilot are among the affected Microsoft 365 services, though the impact varies by organisation.
Why it mattersWinchester City Council says it cannot send or receive emails, while Hampshire County Council is gradually restoring its systems. The county council leader told the BBC Local Democracy Reporting Service that most essential services remained operational and that Teams, SharePoint and frontline care systems were still working. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says emergency 999 and 101 calls are unaffected, although some online reporting forms may be. If you need to contact an affected organisation, check its latest service notices for alternatives.
Discuss: Is a working emergency phone line enough reassurance during a major platform outage, or should public services be required to maintain more independent backup systems?
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