On Tuesday, Google announced plans to invest £5 billion ($6.8 billion) in the UK ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit, which is expected to feature numerous business agreements and partnerships. The tech giant also revealed it will open a new data centre near London to meet rising demand for its AI-driven services, including Google Cloud, Search, Maps, and Workspace.

Finance Minister Rachel Reeves described the investment as “a strong vote of confidence in the UK economy and the strength of our US partnership.” Alphabet, Google’s parent company, stated that the investment could generate around 8,250 jobs annually across British businesses. The announcement is expected to bolster Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government, which aims to attract private investment to stimulate the sluggish economy and improve its standing in national opinion polls.

Trump’s visit is anticipated to further strengthen economic ties between the US and the UK, with senior U.S. officials projecting deals worth over $10 billion. Google also confirmed a partnership with Shell, supporting Britain’s energy transition and grid stability. Its Waltham Cross data centre, roughly an hour from London, incorporates air-cooling technology to reduce water use and can redirect heat to local homes or businesses, minimizing environmental impact. Combined with its clean energy efforts and the Shell collaboration, Google expects its UK operations to achieve around 95% carbon-free energy by 2026.