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Thousands of UK social media users experiencing ongoing Meta blackout


Published on 2024-12-12 15:22:18 - Express & Star
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  • Thousands of social media users in parts of the UK are reporting an outage with Meta's apps. On Wednesday, the social media giant reported that a "technical issue" had left users in various areas of Britain unable to access Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

The article from the Express & Star, published on December 11, 2024, discusses a widespread issue affecting thousands of UK social media users due to an ongoing Meta blackout. This technical glitch has disrupted access to Meta's platforms, including Instagram, WhatsApp, and especially Facebook, where users are unable to log in or use the services normally. The outage, which started earlier in the day, has led to significant frustration among users, with many taking to other platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to voice their complaints and seek updates. Meta has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix, but as of the latest update, no specific timeline for resolution has been provided. This blackout has not only inconvenienced individual users but has also impacted businesses and organizations that rely on these platforms for communication and marketing.

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