Amazon Unveils UK Expansion Plan: A $54 Billion Bet on the British Market

TradingKey – On Tuesday, Amazon announced a major investment plan to expand its operations in the United Kingdom, pledging to invest £40 billion (approximately $54 billion) over the next three years and create thousands of new jobs. The move has been hailed as a strong vote of confidence in the UK’s business environment and received high praise from the British government.

As Amazon’s third-largest market after the U.S. and Germany, the UK already hosts around 75,000 Amazon employees. This new funding will be used to build additional fulfillment centers, delivery stations, and upgrade existing infrastructure — with thousands of new job opportunities expected to follow.

The tech giant also revealed plans to construct two new office towers at its London headquarters, and continue the redevelopment of the historic Bray Film Studios. Since 2022, Bray has served as a primary production site for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 2, highlighting Amazon’s long-term commitment to content creation and entertainment.

This investment package also includes previously announced commitments from Amazon Web Services (AWS), which plans to invest £8 billion in data center development between 2024 and 2028. Cloud computing is a cornerstone of Amazon's strategy in the UK, and this expansion further strengthens its technological infrastructure across Europe.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the news, stating that the investment demonstrates global companies’ continued trust in Britain’s economic potential. Since taking office, the Labour government has made attracting foreign investment and boosting growth a top priority. Amazon’s announcement serves as a powerful boost to those efforts.