Amazon’s $54 billion UK expansion wins PM Starmer’s praise
Amazon plans to invest 40B £ ($54B) in the UK over three years, expanding warehouses and creating thousands of jobs. PM Keir Starmer called it a massive vote of confidence in the UK. The e-commerce giant will also grow its London HQ and support creative industries. Shares of the company rose 4.8% Monday on ceasefire optimism.