SEGRO analysis flags UK data centers as critical infrastructure driving productivity, growth

Reuters2026/08/04 14:39

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SEGRO analysis flagged UK data centers as critical national infrastructure with economy-wide impact beyond direct onsite employment.
TechUK estimate cited: UK data centers add about GBP 4.7 billion in annual gross value added, GBP 640 million in tax revenue.
TechUK scenario cited: 15% annual capacity growth over a decade could add GBP 44 billion to the economy.
AWS research cited: cloud services contribute more than GBP 42 billion, about 1.5% of UK GDP.
West London data center plan cited: about 800 construction jobs; annual build activity above GBP 100 million; gross value added up to GBP 50 million.

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SEGRO analysis flags UK data centers as critical infrastructure driving productivity, growth

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