Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 10:26 PM

Google announced on Tuesday that it will invest £5 billion ($6.8 billion) in the United Kingdom over the next two years to strengthen the country's artificial intelligence and technology sector. The announcement comes just hours before US President Donald Trump's highly anticipated second state visit to Britain, signaling growing economic ties between the two nations. Google stated that the funding will support capital expenditure, research, and development efforts, including projects under Google DeepMind, which is renowned for its pioneering AI research in science and healthcare.

The tech giant also opened a new data center in Waltham Cross, eastern Hertfordshire, as part of i...