The disruption is believed to be linked, at least in part, to technical problems affecting Google Cloud

A major internet outage has left customers struggling to access a number of popular websites and apps, including banking services.

Customers of Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Revolut, Screwfix and delivery firm DPD have reported problems this morning (October 20), according to outage tracking website Downdetector.

Digital banking service Revolut appears to have been particularly badly affected, with some customers unable to open the app or process payments.

The disruption is believed to be linked, at least in part, to technical problems affecting Google Cloud, which provides internet infrastructure for a wide range of websites and online services.

Google has confirmed it is experiencing issues with its facilities in western Europe, although it remains unclear whether all the reported outages are connected.

The technology giant has apologised to "all who are affected by the disruption" and confirmed there is currently no workaround available.

It is not yet known when services will return to normal.