Google has announced plans to invest £5 billion ($6.8 billion) in the United Kingdom over the next two years to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence services, in what is seen as a major boost for the British government.
The announcement coincided with the opening of Google’s new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, and is expected to create thousands of jobs. According to UK media, the investment will strengthen the country’s role in AI research, advanced engineering, and digital infrastructure.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hailed the move as a clear vote of confidence in the British economy, highlighting the scale of investment in research, development, capital expenditure, and engineering.
The news comes shortly after reports that OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, and Nvidia are also preparing to unveil multibillion-dollar investments in UK data centers during US President Donald Trump’s visit to the country this week.
Google said the investment will support Britain’s ambitions to build a world-leading AI economy, enhance cybersecurity, drive technological breakthroughs, and expand high-skilled employment opportunities.
The tech giant expects the initiative to generate around 8,250 new jobs annually across the UK.
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