Amazon has announced a major investment plan in the United Kingdom, committing £40 billion ($54 billion) over the next three years in a move that is expected to create thousands of jobs and significantly boost economic activity. The investment will support the construction of new fulfilment centres, delivery stations, data centres, and corporate facilities.
As part of the plan, Amazon will build two state-of-the-art fulfilment centres in the East Midlands by 2027, and open new centres in Hull and Northampton, which will each create 2,000 jobs. These additions will expand Amazon’s UK workforce beyond its current 75,000 employees, reinforcing its status as one of the country’s top private sector employers.
The company will also invest in expanding and upgrading its existing logistics infrastructure, including more than 100 operations buildings, new transport assets, and corporate headquarters in London. Additionally, the redevelopment of Bray Film Studios in Berkshire is part of the broader strategy.
A portion of the investment includes Amazon Web Services’ £8 billion commitment made in 2024 to build and maintain data centres through 2028.
The UK government welcomed the announcement, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling it a “massive vote of confidence” in the country’s business environment, aligning with the Labour government’s focus on economic growth and increased foreign investment.
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