MULTIPLE government websites have crashed, including for Universal Credit.
Issues on the Gov.uk sites began before 6am today, according to internet outage tracker Downdetector.
Over 150 people have also reported issues logging in to HM Revenue & Customs - where users can set up tax accounts or register for Self-Assessment - since 5.40am.
Seventy-four percent of reports relate to logging in, and affects areas across the UK, including major cities London, Birmingham, Manchester and Nottingham.
Have you been affected by these issues? Email ryan.merrifield@thesun.co.uk