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General · 27 May 2026

Amazon Puts £15 Billion Into Britain

Amazon Puts £15 Billion Into Britain

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Thousands of UK jobs and new delivery services could expand after fresh spending on sites, film facilities and drone testing. On Wednesday, the online retailer said it spent more than £15 billion in 2025 and remains on course for a plan ending in 2027. Its UK operations made over £30 billion in revenue, while taxes borne topped £1.3 billion and staffing reached about 75,000 people.

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