High-profile no-shows, unforced blunders and pre-budget concerns had raised fears that Labour's highly anticipated investment summit would prove a damp squib. US tech firms announce £6.3bn investment as part of the UK's data centre infrastructure driveBusinesses announce fresh UK investmentFour US tech firm revealed plans to invest a combined £6.3billion to build data infrastructure in the UK. DP World has revealed a £1 billion plan to expand the London Gateway container port at the Government's investment summit. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman and chief executive of DP World, said the group's major investment 'underlines DP World's long-term commitment to the UK'. Meanwhile, Manchester Airports Group detailed a £1.1 billion investment programme to improve and expand Stansted airport's terminal building.

Source: Daily Mail October 14, 2024 15:12 UTC