Slough has become the data centre capital of Europe. Now it wants its reward

Companies asked to provide more benefits to locals as backlash against AI infrastructure gathers pace

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2026-10-27 05:00 · Financial Times AI
Slough has become the data centre capital of Europe. Now it wants its reward

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