AWS Outage Disrupts UK Websites: What It Means for Businesses and Users

A major technical issue at Amazon Web Services (AWS) has caused widespread disruption across parts of the UK and Europe. The outage began in the early hours of Monday 20 October 2025 and has affected several online platforms and services that rely on AWS infrastructure.

According to The Verge, the problem originated in AWS’s US-East-1 region, where engineers are investigating “increased error rates and latency issues.”
The Guardian’s live business coverage reports that several global platforms — including ecommerce sites, streaming services, and applications — are among those impacted.

The official AWS Health Dashboard confirms ongoing service interruptions, with recovery work already in progress.

How This Affects Edworthy Media

We want to reassure all clients that Edworthy Media’s core hosting and website services remain fully operational.
Our systems are not directly affected by the AWS outage.

However, as AWS powers many third-party platforms across the internet, some of the external tools we use — such as our remote support system or communication services — may temporarily experience limited functionality.

If you notice any delay when contacting our support team, please rest assured that we are still available and can assist through alternative channels, including email and our Contact Page.

What’s Currently Impacted Across the UK

The outage has affected a range of UK-based digital services, including:

AWS engineers are working around the clock to restore services, and gradual recovery is already being observed in several regions.

What Edworthy Media Is Doing

Our technical team is continuously monitoring all connected systems and will keep clients informed of any relevant changes.

Here’s how we’re managing the situation:

  1. Continuous Monitoring:
    We are actively tracking website uptime, hosting performance, and related integrations.

  2. Alternative Access:
    Should our remote support platform experience downtime, clients can reach us directly through our support form or by email.

  3. Clear Communication:
    We believe transparency builds confidence, so we will provide timely updates if any service delays occur.

  4. Resilience and Planning:
    Edworthy Media websites are designed with reliability in mind. Our hosting environments include redundancy and backup systems to ensure consistent availability.

What Clients Can Do

If you’re concerned that your website or tools may be affected, we recommend:

If you’re unsure whether your systems use AWS, contact Edworthy Media, and we’ll be happy to review your setup and advise.

Staying Positive and Prepared

Incidents like this remind us how interconnected our digital systems have become. They also highlight the importance of resilient web infrastructure and proactive support.

At Edworthy Media, our focus is on building dependable websites and offering professional support that keeps businesses running smoothly — even when global cloud platforms face temporary issues.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as the wider internet recovers. If you have any concerns, our team is here to help.

Final Thoughts

The AWS outage of October 2025 is a temporary event that is already showing signs of improvement.
Edworthy Media remains fully operational, and while some third-party systems may experience brief interruptions, our commitment to responsive support and reliable service remains unchanged.

For updates or assistance, visit the Edworthy Media Support Centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edworthy Media affected by the AWS outage?

No. Edworthy Media’s core services, hosting and website management systems are not directly affected. However, some third-party tools we use, such as our remote support system, may experience brief slowdowns.

Are client websites at risk?

No. All client websites hosted or managed by Edworthy Media continue to operate normally. Our hosting environment is independent of the AWS systems currently affected.

What should I do if I experience issues?

If you have difficulty accessing remote support or experience any unusual website behaviour, please contact our team via our contact page. We can provide assistance through alternative channels.

How long will the AWS outage last?

AWS engineers are already reporting improvements. According to The Verge’s coverage, recovery is ongoing, and most services are expected to return to normal soon.

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Top 10 Most Popular Websites in 2023

The most popular websites of 2023 showcase how leading platforms continue to innovate how billions interact online across search, social, shopping and more. As digital engagement evolves rapidly, these top sites use pioneering offerings to connect with global audiences daily.

  1. Google: The Go-To for Online Search

As the gateway to the internet, Google retains its crown through intuitive search and integrated offerings like Gmail. Billions rely on its seamlessness to explore online.

  1. Facebook: Bringing People Together

Despite controversies, Facebook still leads social media. Its billions of users share life updates and discuss diverse content. It connects friends and communities worldwide.

  1. Apple: Pioneering Digital Innovation

Apple continues innovating our digital lifestyle across iPhone, Mac, iPad and more. Users love the ecosystem's seamless device integration and wealth of apps meeting tech enthusiasts' needs.

  1. TikTok: The Home of Viral Short Videos

TikTok has become a cultural sensation through its entertaining short videos. The platform empowers creativity and sharing, helping creators reach global audiences.

  1. Microsoft: Enabling Productivity at Work

Microsoft Office and Windows remain essential for business and personal productivity. Its collaborative tools like Teams are built for efficiency at work.

  1. YouTube: Home to All Kinds of Digital Video

YouTube retains dominance as the internet's video platform with content covering every conceivable category and interest. It continues to educate and entertain.

  1. AWS: Powering the Online World

Quietly in the background, Amazon Web Services (AWS) underpins much of the internet's workings through cloud computing. It's the digital infrastructure enabling websites and apps.

  1. Instagram: Picture-Perfect for Visual Storytelling

Instagram owned by Facebook continues gaining popularity for visual content. Stunning imagery and Instagram Stories creatively engage its users daily.

  1. Amazon: The Global Online Retail Giant

Amazon revolutionises shopping through its vast product range, quick delivery and friendly interface. It has become integral to online retail.

  1. iCloud: Seamlessly Store Across Apple Devices

iCloud conveniently lets Apple users store and access data securely across iPhones, iPads and Macs. It enables seamless integration within their ecosystem.

Conclusion:
These 10 most popular websites are innovating how billions interact online across search, social, video, infrastructure, shopping and storage. As digital continues rapidly evolving, they use unique offerings to engage global audiences daily. Start your new year right and book a call with Edworthy Media to boost your digital marketing or IT Solutions.

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Artificial intelligence. An ocean of opportunity or a sea of risk?

Artificial intelligence is now part of our modern world and already widely used in business, from bots on company websites providing customer services, to ChatGPT for a whole host of different types of content.

In fact, it’s probably doing something for us humans at virtually every moment of the day and night. But is it all that it’s cracked up to be?

How clued up are you?

Are you aware of the benefits as well as the risks AI poses to your business?

Not everyone is convinced that its spread is a good thing. So far seven countries have banned the use of the AI tool ChatGPT, with Italy being the most recent.

Benefits of using AI:

What are we losing?

Reliance on AI separates us from working with humans and having the unique input and relationship of another, so do we really want this?

Undoubtedly AI is proving its worth in some sectors, particularly with medical research or where human life is at risk.

But how will this affect our ability to think, dream, innovate and create?

The bigger question to ask is where are we going as a species with the increasing reliance on and use of these tools?

Cheap and convenient vs quality and originality

Writers like me are not great fans of ChatGPT for obvious reasons.

This piece of kit could potentially kill off our craft, a craft we have spent years honing and polishing, with businesses seeing it as the cheap, quick fix to their copy needs.

The fact that the computer-generated content may not reflect the company/brand tone of voice is one of a few issues writers have with these AI tools.

It may even be factually incorrect (this happens) or be at risk of plagiarism.

More likely, what’s produced is simply another page of vanilla words having little impact on the audience.

Despite this, some businesses will be tempted to use these labour-saving tools because they’re easy, accessible and don’t threaten an already tight budget. But is this just a fool’s paradise?

Let’s consider some of the downsides of using AI.

Current and future risks:

These alone should be cause for concern.

Some of the bigger issues relate to consumer privacy, unclear legal regulation, and the dangers AI poses to humans in terms of biased programming with its social/cultural implications.

 

The future

Whilst AI undoubtedly has a value and place within our world and our businesses, it must never become our master.

We need to ensure proper legislation and governance are in place first if we are to benefit from this technological advancement.

Without that we risk drowning in a flood of artificial intelligence, existing in a world where bots rule and humans become obedient slaves to technology.

 

Written by:

Mary Wardell

Freelance writer

Greywing Creations

https://www.greywingcreations.com