Overview
- Amazon plans to invest £8 billion ($10.5 billion) in UK data centers over five years.
- The investment is expected to contribute £14 billion to the UK's GDP and support over 14,000 jobs annually.
- AWS Vice President Tanuja Randery emphasized the importance of cloud computing and AI for the UK's economic future.
- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted the investment as a sign of Britain's attractiveness for business.
- The move follows AWS investments in other European countries, including Germany, Spain, and France.