UK data centres sector: UK leadership in digital infrastructure
Author(s)
Type
Report
Abstract
Executive Overview and Study Objectives
Objective of This Study
This study reviews the UK data centre landscape, examining its current status, technological advancements, and economic opportunities. It focuses on understanding the role of data centres in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and identifying related policy challenges. The report aims to determine how investment in data centre infrastructure can provide benefits to local communities and the nation. Additionally, it seeks to identify specific areas for further investigation to capture economic advantages regionally and nationally while promoting sustainability and innovation within the data centre sector.
Objective of This Study
This study reviews the UK data centre landscape, examining its current status, technological advancements, and economic opportunities. It focuses on understanding the role of data centres in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and identifying related policy challenges. The report aims to determine how investment in data centre infrastructure can provide benefits to local communities and the nation. Additionally, it seeks to identify specific areas for further investigation to capture economic advantages regionally and nationally while promoting sustainability and innovation within the data centre sector.
Date Issued
2025-10-15
Citation
Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance Report, 2025, pp.1-27
Publisher
Imperial College London
Start Page
1
End Page
27
Journal / Book Title
Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance Report
Copyright Statement
© 2025 The Author(s).
Subjects
centre for sectoral economic performance
data centres
digital
infrastructure
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
1