Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest £8 billion in the UK over the next five years, focusing on building, operating, and maintaining data centres. This investment is expected to contribute £14 billion to the UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and support over 14,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs annually across various sectors, including construction, engineering, telecommunications, and facility maintenance.
AWS’s investment will significantly boost the UK’s digital infrastructure and enhance the country’s capacity for innovation, especially in cloud computing and AI. Since launching its UK AWS Region in 2016, AWS has expanded its operations, adding three Availability Zones, two WaveLength Zones, two Edge Locations, and a Regional Edge Cache. The company has already invested £3 billion in the UK between 2020 and 2023, supporting over 6,000 FTE jobs, with total investments now set to exceed £11 billion by 2028.
This expansion will benefit a wide range of organisations across industries, from startups to major enterprises and government agencies. Notable AWS customers include AstraZeneca, Deliveroo, easyJet, NatWest Group, and the UK Biobank, which use AWS to innovate faster, lower costs, and compete globally.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomed the announcement, stating: “This £8 billion investment is a testament to the UK’s appeal as a hub for business and innovation.” Technology Secretary Peter Kyle echoed the sentiment, highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure for advancing the UK’s economy.
AWS’s Vice President for EMEA, Tanuja Randery, said: “Our £8 billion investment in digital and AI infrastructure over the next five years will support the UK’s digital transformation and economic growth.”
This move underscores AWS’s commitment to the UK’s digital economy, fostering innovation, improving productivity, and supporting the UK’s journey toward becoming a global leader in cloud and AI technologies.
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