For those out there who are running Windows, if you cannot access UK websites this months updates are the culprit. Please read the following article for more info from Microsoft.
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For some reason the link that was provided me lands a tab bit above where it should. Many apologies.
None needed! Just mentioned it after my earlier mickey taker <g>
I did scroll down but the query applies to MS too!
Looks like MS has released this fix for all versions of Windows 10 and also Windows 7.
Jim 
Windows 10 update has been released now too.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4505056/windows-10-update-kb4505056
Update: Microsoft has released a fix for some Windows versions for the issue. Not for Windows 10.
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Hello Hugh. Scroll down the page a bit to the contents where it states:
Unable to access some gov.uk websites
After installing the May 14, 2019 update, some gov.uk websites that don’t support HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) may not be accessible through Internet Explorer 11 or Microsoft Edge.
Affected platforms:
- Client: Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10, version 1803; Windows 10, version 1709; Windows 10, version 1703; Windows 10, version 1607; Windows 10, version 1507; Windows 8.1; Windows 7 SP1
- Server: Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server, version 1803; Windows Server, version 1709; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
For some reason the link that was provided me lands a tab bit above where it should. Many apologies.
Cheers
Unable to access some gov.uk websites
After installing the May 14, 2019 update, some gov.uk websites that don’t support HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) may not be accessible through Internet Explorer 11 or Microsoft Edge.
Des the UK have a Government at present? <gdr>
I wonder why the link you gave goes to
Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
ITMA.
Use a non-Microsoft Browser.
JOB DONE !
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