Greggs outlets 'closed around the UK' after 'IT glitch at tills'

Greggs says it is "experiencing issues accepting payments" amid reports shops have been forced to shut across the country.

In a statement, the bakery chain added: "We are working to resolve this as soon as possible."

Users on X around the country reported that their local branches were shut or heavily affected.

"Greggs in Westminster closed. Problem with tills," one person wrote, while another added: "Greggs this morning cash only ! Sitting here with my coffee watching almost everyone have to walk out."

X X , which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable X cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the This content is provided by, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enablecookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to X cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow X cookies for this session only. Enable Cookies Allow Cookies Once

It comes after "technical issues" affected Sainsbury's in store contactless payments and online delivery services at the weekend, causing chaos for shoppers.

Tesco cancelled some online orders too after suffering issues.

Last week, McDonald's customers were turned away from restaurants around the world, including in the UK, after the fast food chain was also hit by major IT problems.

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

Advertisement

You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.