Website maintenance on 5 January may cause brief outages

Scheduled maintenance will take place on Monday, 5 January 2026, to address ongoing performance problems on the website. The work will involve replacing server drives and may briefly disrupt access for users.

The maintenance window has been set for 5 January 2026. During this time, engineers will replace faulty drives to improve system reliability. The website could be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while the updates are carried out.

If the replacement process runs longer than planned, the Website Team has committed to restoring full service as soon as possible. The goal is to minimise downtime and ensure a stable experience for visitors once the work is complete.

Common fixes for similar performance issues include updating outdated storage drivers, checking network paths, and balancing workloads across servers. However, the team has not disclosed past measures taken for this specific website.

Users may experience a short interruption when accessing the site on the scheduled date. The maintenance aims to resolve persistent performance concerns and prevent future disruptions. Further updates will be provided if the work extends beyond the expected timeframe.