Amazon to Invest $53.7 Billion in UK by 2027: Creating Jobs and Boosting GDP

Amazon has announced a massive investment plan for the UK, with a total of £40 billion ($53.7 billion) being invested between 2025 and 2027. The investment will be used to construct four new fulfillment centers and delivery stations across the country, as well as upgrades and expansions to its existing network of over 100 operational buildings in the UK.

The new fulfillment centers will be constructed in Hull, Northampton, and the East Midlands, creating thousands of new permanent, full-time jobs, particularly outside London and the South East. The investment plan also includes the opening of two new buildings at Amazon's corporate headquarters in East London and enhancements to the transportation infrastructure.

In addition to these projects, Amazon will also redevelop the Bray Film Studios in Berkshire, which it purchased in 2024, and invest in skills and training programs. The expansion is expected to contribute an additional £38 billion to the UK's GDP.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that the company has been proud to serve customers in the UK for the past 27 years and is excited to bring innovation and job creation to communities throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The investment includes the previously announced £8 billion for building and maintaining data centers from 2024 to 2028.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the investment, stating that it shows that the country's Plan for Change is working and bringing in investment, driving growth, and putting more money in people's pockets. The move comes after Amazon announced plans to invest more than $4 billion in expanding its rural delivery network, focusing on small towns across the US.

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