Amazon, 54 billion USD investments in Britain - Construction of the company's new centers will create thousands of jobs
Amazon has stepped up its commitment to the UK, with the e-commerce giant planning to invest $54 billion over the next three years. The move was hailed by the UK government as a vote of confidence in its economic policies.
Elected in 2024, the Labor government seeks to boost the country's weak growth by opening the doors to foreign investment.
Amazon said its expansion into Britain, its third-largest market after the United States and Germany, would create thousands of jobs. The company currently employs 75,000 in the United Kingdom, making it one of the top ten private sector employers.
The plan includes the construction of two new, state-of-the-art fulfillment centers in the East Midlands, Central England, expected to open in 2027, as well as previously announced new centers in Hull and Northampton.
The sites in Hull and Northampton, due to be ready this year and 2026 respectively, will each create 2,000 jobs. Amazon also plans new distribution stations across the UK, upgrades and expansions to its existing network of over 100 operational buildings, investment to improve transport infrastructure, and two new buildings at its London headquarters.
The $54 billion figure includes part of the $9.76 billion announced by the Amazon subsidiary in September 2024 to build, operate and maintain data centers in the United Kingdom through 2028. The amount also includes salaries for the company's employees.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Amazon's plans represented "a massive vote of confidence in the UK as the best place to do business".
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