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Google to invest £5bn in UK as Chancellor opens data centre

Published: September 16, 2025 at 8:17 am

Author: Jonathan Symcox

Google has announced a £5 billion two-year investment in the UK – covering capital expenditure, research and development, engineering, and Google DeepMind’s AI research in science and healthcare.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves opened its new data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire which it says will help the UK develop its AI economy — advancing AI breakthroughs and supporting a projected 8,250 jobs annually in the UK.

This will help meet growing demand for AI services like Google Cloud, Search and Maps, according to the Big Tech giant.

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