Thousands of new jobs are set to be created across the UK, as Amazon today (24 June) announced a £40bn, three-year investment programme.

This investment includes building four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations nationwide, as well as upgrades and expansions to its existing network of more than 100 operations buildings across the country.

The investment will create thousands of new permanent, full-time jobs in the UK, with the vast majority outside of London and the South-East.

These include 2,000 jobs at the previously announced fulfilment centre in Hull and 2,000 jobs at another in Northampton, plus additional positions at new sites in the East Midlands and at delivery stations across the country.

The investment also includes part of the £8bn previously announced in September 2024 for building, operating and maintaining data centres in the UK. This will support the UK’s ambition to increase AI compute capacity and meet the growing demand for cloud and AI technologies, while creating thousands of skilled jobs in the tech supply chain.

Alongside the planned creation of the new operations facilities, the investment will also go towards the redevelopment of the historic Bray Film Studios in Berkshire, continued investment in multimillion-pound skills and training programmes and original TV and film productions.

Prime minister, Keir Starmer, who met Amazon’s CEO last week ahead of the announcement, said: “Amazon’s £40bn investment adds another major win to Britain’s basket and is a massive vote of confidence in the UK as the best place to do business.

“It means thousands of new jobs - real opportunities for people in every corner of the country to build careers, learn new skills, and support their families.

“Whether it’s cutting-edge AI or same-day delivery, this deal shows that our Plan for Change is working - bringing in investment, driving growth, and putting more money in people’s pockets.”

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the investment was a “powerful endorsement of Britain’s economic strengths”.

Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, said: “Amazon has been proud to serve our customers in the UK for the past 27 years. Thanks to their support, we’ve grown to be part of over 100 communities nationwide, from developing drone technology in Darlington to producing world-class entertainment at our studios in Bray. We now employ over 75,000 people and have become one of the UK’s largest private sector employers and taxpayers.

“When Amazon invests, it’s not only in London and the South-east – we’re bringing innovation and job creation to communities throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, strengthening the UK’s economy and delivering better experiences for customers wherever they live.”