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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Wise

New Amazon fulfilment centres planned in £40 billion investment

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  • Amazon announced a substantial £40 billion investment in the UK over the next three years, aiming to create thousands of new jobs.
  • The investment includes new fulfilment centres in Hull (opening this year with 2,000 jobs) and Northampton (opening 2026 with 2,000 jobs), with two more planned for the East Midlands by 2027.
  • Amazon will also expand its London headquarters in Shoreditch and invest in data centres, drone technology, its Prime streaming service, and staff benefits.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the investment as a "major win" for the UK economy, emphasising its potential to create job opportunities nationwide.
  • Amazon's leadership stated the investment is specifically targeted at boosting regions outside London and the South East, aligning with efforts to level up economic opportunities.

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Thousands of jobs to be created at Amazon’s new UK warehouses

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