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Scotland makes EIAs mandatory for new data centres above 50MW

New planning rules come as MSPs call for hyperscale decisions to wait until national guidance is complete.

Lagarde warns EU data centre gap could reach 19GW by 2036

The ECB President says Europe needs to build data centre capacity much faster if it is to support its AI ambitions.

AVK launches Capital arm to fund on-site data centre power

AVK Capital will fund and own on-site power infrastructure, with developers buying electricity through long-term PPAs.

Senior women report lower salaries than men in European data centre survey

Women in senior European data centre roles have reported earning average salaries 22% below those of men.  

Burnham rejects proposals for data centre moratorium

The Prime Minister has rejected a call to pause new data centre development as concerns continue to simmer, even within his own party.

Public sentiment towards data centres worsens despite greater understanding

Telehouse's survey finds positive perceptions have fallen as concern over data centre energy use rises.

Data centres could have gas supplies cut under new Irish rules

New data centres in Ireland could have their gas supplies temporarily interrupted during periods of extreme national demand.

Data centre sector gets dedicated route into STEM Ambassadors programme

National Data Centre Day (NDCD) has partnered with AVK and STEM Learning to give data centre professionals a route into schools.

DataVita submits £850m DV4 plans in Scotland’s first AI Growth Zone

DataVita has submitted plans for a new data centre at Chapelhall, further expanding its presence in Scotland’s first AI Growth Zone. 

Salute continues acquisition-led growth as it buys T5 Operations

Salute is continuing to grow its business through acquisitions, with the firm announcing that it is snapping up T5 Operations. 

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