Amazon Unveils £40bn UK Expansion and Faces Probe

Amazon has announced a £40 billion investment in the UK over the next three years, which includes building four new high-tech fulfilment centres in Hull, Northampton, and the East Midlands, creating at least 4,000 new jobs. The investment plan also covers expanding delivery stations, upgrading over 100 existing UK operations, refurbishing Bray Film Studios for original productions, and expanding Amazon’s London corporate offices. A significant portion of the funds will bolster the UK’s AI and cloud infrastructure through a previously announced £8 billion data centre development. Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the move as a sign of strong business confidence in the UK. The announcement comes as Amazon faces an investigation by the UK Food Regulator over alleged late payments to food suppliers, which could lead to substantial fines. Amazon remains one of the UK's largest private sector employers with 75,000 employees.