UK datacentres projected to create 10,400 jobs, far below industry estimates of 40,000

A Verdant analysis challenges the tech sector's job creation forecasts for planned UK datacentres while raising concerns about their substantial energy consumption.

First covered Sep 8, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d Guardian Environment UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds — Facilities likely to employ 10,400 workers, compared with 40,000 in industry estimates, thinktank says Datacentres in the UK will create just a quarter of the…

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