Xbox Live multiplayer unavailable in UK?

Has anyone else had issues today? http://www.computerandvideogames.com/440165/xbox-one-online-multiplayer-gaming-currently-unavailable-in-uk/

Hate to say it but rumours of Live being a mess and party chat not working properly (which I heard from Reviewtech USA) sound right on the money  

Xbox website shows people online so maybe it only affects some users but its shows problems with online multiplayer though

Have you actually tried party chat willow. I have used it and it is fine. Much better than 360, very clear, can even hear my bro eating on the other side of the mic it is that good.

Dude you have to start formulating some of your own opinions by testing some of this stuff out yourself.

Only thing I don't understand is why we have to start a party, then actually turn the party chat on for ourselves.

Never had any issues with live and been online everyday since the 22nd.

it did say not all users were affected so maybe you got lucky

I did check the Xbox web site when it said and it was classed as down at that time and I could not log in

I have tried using the Xbox One, not sure what to think as it seems to make simple things more awkward to do, although I am getting used to it now