Britain has been courting investments from major tech players of late as it looks to boost domestic growth and productivity.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer lauded the expansion plans as a ‘major win’ for the UK economy

Britain has been courting investments from major tech players of late as it looks to boost domestic growth and productivity.

"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," said Starmer.

Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to invest $54 billion in the United Kingdom over the next three years to create thousands of full-time jobs on Tuesday.

Amazon investirà 40 miliardi di sterline (46 miliardi di euro) nel Regno Unito. (ANSA)