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Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre

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Briefings

Microsoft announced it will not build its largest AI data centre in the UK, citing a lack of suitable land. Nscale confirmed it remains committed to the Essex site, which is the UK's largest AI data centre. The decision was made in October 2026, with no specific date for the new location provided.

Key points

• Microsoft announced it will not build its largest AI data centre in the UK, citing a lack of suitable land.
• Nscale confirmed it remains committed to the Essex site, which is the UK's largest AI data centre.

Context

Microsoft announced it will not build its largest AI data centre in the UK, citing a lack of suitable land. Nscale confirmed it remains committed to the Essex site, which is the UK's largest AI data centre. The decision was made in October 2026, with no specific date for the new location provided.

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Evidence is limited to a single statement from Microsoft and Nscale regarding the decision to not build the site. No specific dates for the new location, reasons for the decision beyond 'lack of suitable land', or impact on other UK data centres are provided.

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