NHS, Airports, and TV Channels Affected as Global IT Outage Hits UK

Britain did not escape the global IT outage that hit the world on Friday with businesses and institutions across the country affected by a faulty update to cybersecurity software. The NHS, airports, airlines, train companies, banks and media outlets all experienced issues after their computer systems were knocked offline or left devices showing the so-called “Blue Screen of Death.” The health service said the incident was “causing disruption in the majority of GP practices” in England however there was apparently no known impact on 999 or emergency services. NHS England urged patients to attend appointments unless told otherwise and to only contact their GP if it is urgent....