Amazon to Invest $55 Billion in the UK, Boosting AI and Job Growth

Amazon Commits $55 Billion to UK AI and Infrastructure Expansion

Amazon has announced a major commitment to the United Kingdom, revealing plans to invest £40 billion (approximately $54.4 billion USD) over the next three years to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, while also creating thousands of full-time jobs across the country.

The investment includes the construction of four new fulfillment centers, upgrades to more than 100 existing facilities, and the rollout of new delivery stations as Amazon boosts its logistics and tech capabilities nationwide.

New Jobs Across the UK: Hull, Northampton, and Beyond

The retail and tech giant confirmed the expansion will result in thousands of new full-time positions, with 2,000 jobs each at new fulfillment centers in Hull and Northampton. Additional job opportunities will be created across the East Midlands and at new delivery stations throughout the UK.

Amazon currently employs more than 75,000 people in the UK, paying a minimum annual salary of £28,000—with £30,000 for workers based in London. These salaries apply to full-time employees, including warehouse associates, engineers, and logistics professionals.

AI and Cloud Computing at the Center of Expansion

A significant portion of the new investment will go toward expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its AI capabilities within the UK. This aligns with Amazon's global push to stay competitive in the AI space, especially as AI becomes more deeply integrated into cloud services, logistics, and automation.

The move follows CEO Andy Jassy’s recent comments about workforce restructuring as AI adoption grows. While some corporate roles may be phased out in coming years, Amazon is actively increasing its investments in AI infrastructure and operational staff.

UK Government Welcomes Tech Investment

Newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Amazon’s multi-billion-dollar investment as a “massive vote of confidence” in the UK economy, especially at a time when global tech companies are making strategic decisions about long-term growth hubs.

“Investments like this show that Britain remains a top destination for global innovation,” Starmer said in a statement.

Market Reaction and Outlook

The announcement gave Amazon shares a modest boost. After being down nearly 5% for the year, AMZN stock rose 1.5% in early Tuesday trading following news of the expansion.

For Amazon, this investment positions the UK as a strategic hub for cloud and AI growth, reinforcing the company's long-term vision of automated, AI-powered logistics and smart commerce infrastructure.