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Amazon has announced it will invest £40 billion (about $54 billion) in the United Kingdom over the next three years, a major boost to the country's economy.

The e-commerce giant says the plan will create thousands of new jobs and expand its operations across the UK.

This new commitment makes the UK Amazon's third-largest market, behind only the U.S. and Germany.

According to Reuters, the company already employs around 75,000 people in the country, making it one of the top private employers.

As part of the expansion, Amazon will build two brand-new, high-tech fulfilment centers in the East Midlands, expected to open in 2027.

It is also moving forward with previously announced centers in Hull and Northampton, set to open in 2025 and 2026. These sites alone are expected to create 4,000 jobs—2,000 at each location.

Amazon to Redevelop Bray Film Studios in Major UK Investment Plan

Amazon will also add new delivery stations across the country and upgrade more than 100 existing operation buildings.

The company plans to improve its transport systems, build two new buildings at its London headquarters, and redevelop Bray Film Studios in Berkshire.

The investment includes part of a previously announced £8 billion plan by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to grow cloud infrastructure in the UK through 2028, WION said. Amazon confirmed that the total figure also covers employee salaries.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the announcement "a massive vote of confidence in the UK as the best place to do business."

His Labour government, elected in 2024, has made it a priority to bring in foreign investment to help grow the economy.

While the investment news is positive, Amazon is also facing some scrutiny. The UK's grocery regulator recently launched an investigation into whether the company has been paying suppliers on time. Amazon has not yet responded publicly to the inquiry.

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