UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds

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Facilities likely to employ 10,400 workers, compared with 40,000 in industry estimates, thinktank says

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2026-09-09 06:00 · The Guardian AI
UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds

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