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Microsoft still committed to £22bn UK investment despite data centre withdrawal

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First reported on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 06:42 EDT

Summary

Microsoft is still committed to a £22bn UK investment despite a data centre withdrawal, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Wednesday 21 October and again on Thursday 22 October. It came as the technology giant released new research showing rapid growth in the adoption of AI technology by British businesses and workers, according to both outlets.

Latest: The Evening Standard and The Independent again reported that Microsoft is still committed to a £22bn UK investment despite a data centre withdrawal, as the technology giant released new research showing rapid growth in the adoption of AI technology by British businesses and workers.

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How it unfolded

  1. Tuesday 20 October