Google UK Investment

Google parent Alphabet has announced a £5 billion investment in the UK to expand artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. The two-year plan includes a new data centre in Hertfordshire, support for DeepMind's scientific research in London, and funding aimed at creating 8,250 jobs annually. Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the move a vote of confidence in the UK economy, as OpenAI and Nvidia prepare similar data centre announcements during President Trump's visit. The investment underscores Britain's growing role as a hub for global AI development and innovation.