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UN warns AI data centres cannot be judged on carbon alone

The data centre boom driven by AI could place major pressure on power grids, water supplies and land use. 

Global Switch signs 10-year renewable electricity deal with Drax

Global Switch has secured a new long-term renewable electricity agreement with Drax Energy Solutions. 

ZutaCore raises $100m to scale waterless cooling for AI data centres

ZutaCore has announced a Series C funding round of more than $100 million, as the company looks to scale its waterless, DTC liquid cooling tech.

Shortlist announced for Data Centre Review Excellence Awards 2026

The Data Centre Review Excellence Awards 2026 is almost upon us, and that means it’s time to reveal this year’s shortlist. 

Police shut down illegal streaming data centre in Farnborough

Police have seized more than £1.2 million worth of equipment after shutting down a large illegal streaming data centre in Farnborough.

Liquid cooling retrofits could cut AI data centre upgrade costs by around 80%

Data centre operators could cut headline capital costs by around 80% by retrofitting existing facilities for liquid cooling.

A Healthier Earth launches carbon removal platform for data centre buyers

A Healthier Earth has launched what it claims is the ‘world’s first integrated carbon removal platform’ from the data centre sector. 

Kao Data appoints Spencer Lamb as CEO

Kao Data has appointed Spencer Lamb as its CEO, with the move designed to support the company’s next phase of growth across the UK.

Pure DC secures $2.7 billion to support AI infrastructure growth

Pure Data Centres Group has become the latest data centre firm to pick up serious investment, with the firm securing $2.7 billion in financing. 

Data centre planning applications doubled in England in 2025

Planning applications for data centre developments in England doubled between 2024 and 2025, according to new data.

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