Google's $1bn investment in UK datacentre to boost tech landscape

Google emphasises sustainabilty in addition to jobs

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Google's $1bn investment in UK datacentre to boost tech landscape
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Google's $1bn investment in UK datacentre to boost tech landscape

Google is expanding its operations in the UK with a $1 billion investment in a state-of-the-art datacentre located just outside London.

This significant investment underscores Google's intent to meet the growing demand for AI and cloud services, fostering innovation, and creating job opportunities for the local community. Google...

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