Is outlook down? Microsoft 365 Outage: UK Users Grapple with Outlook Email Disruptions

Microsoft 365 Outage: UK Users Grapple with Outlook Email Disruptions

Microsoft 365 experienced a widespread service outage early this morning, affecting users across the UK. The primary issue has been with Outlook, but other key services such as Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams calendar features have also been disrupted.

Details of the Outage

Reports started pouring in around 9:00 AM GMT, with Down Detector logging over 800 complaints. Users are reporting the following issues:

• Outlook Access Problems (87%)
• Server Connectivity Issues (10%)
• Login Failures (3%)

Microsoft has acknowledged the disruption, noting via their official channels:

"We're investigating an issue impacting users attempting to access Exchange Online or functionality within Microsoft Teams calendar. For more information, please refer to MO941162 in the admin center."

Impact on Users and Businesses

The outage has caused significant disruption for businesses and individuals who rely on Microsoft 365 for communication and productivity. Affected functionalities include:

• Email Access
• Exchange Online Features
• Microsoft Teams Calendar Integration

User Reactions

Frustrated users took to social media to voice their concerns. One user remarked:

"Exchange Online, Teams, Outlook—none of these services are working as expected."

Another humorously commented:

"Maybe Outlook stays down forever and we all just walk off into the sunset together."

Microsoft’s Response

This isn’t the first major outage to affect Microsoft 365 this year. A previous incident caused one of the most severe global IT outages, disrupting everything from retail operations to transportation hubs.

Microsoft is actively investigating the current issue and encourages users to monitor updates through official channels, including the admin center and their social media accounts.