Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Last mentioned: Mar 15, 2026

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UK Ministers Under Fire for 'Hugely Inflated' Data Center Job Claims

UK government ministers are facing intense scrutiny over allegations that they have used significantly exaggerated employment figures to justify the rapid expansion of data centers across the country. Critics argue that the economic benefits are being overstated to bypass environmental concerns and local planning resistance.

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