OpenAI puts Stargate UK on pause, cites ‘high energy costs’

OpenAI has paused its Stargate project in the UK, in a setback for the Government’s hopes of positioning the country as a major destination for AI.

Zoho confirms launch plans for UK data centre

Zoho is set to launch a UK data centre in Q2 2026, with the facility set to give customers the option to host their data entirely within the UK.

Stellanor expands to 11 UK data centres with Imagination Technologies deal

Stellanor has acquired a data centre in Hemel Hempstead from Imagination Technologies, taking the operator to 11 facilities across the UK.

The UK data centre power debate has a queue problem

The UK's data centre power debate is being distorted by speculative grid queue projects, as AI hype and impatience masks what demand is real.

Nscale latest to face public backlash over proposed data centre

Nscale has become the latest company to face intense scrutiny over a proposed AI data centre.

The Government got data centre emissions wrong – but that’s only part of the story

The UK needs more data centres, but flawed government emissions estimates expose the real challenge: powering growth with cleaner energy.

It’s time to separate fact from fiction on data centre energy demand

Data centres face growing scrutiny on power and water use, but the real story is more nuanced and demands smarter, system-wide planning now.

Edinburgh Council backs move towards temporary ban on AI data centres

Edinburgh councillors have voted to move forward with plans for a temporary ban on AI data centre developments.

Antin Infrastructure Partners completes takeover of NorthC

Antin Infrastructure Partners has completed its acquisition of NorthC Datacenters, giving the regional operator a new strategic backer.

Tritax Big Box data centre delay puts planning reform promises back under scrutiny

Tritax Big Box REIT has delayed the expected delivery of its Manor Farm data centre in Slough after the planning timetable slipped again. 

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