House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Delivering AI Growth Zones
13 November 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Proposed by Kanishka Narayan Lab Vale of Glamorgan
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At a glance
Key points
- UK government announces AI Growth Zones programme to boost large-scale AI data centre capacity.
- Reforms for grid connections and electricity price support are part of the initiative to attract private investment.
- The programme aims to unlock up to 100 billion in private investment and create over ten thousand jobs.
Issue summary
The statement outlines the UK government's strategy to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by building AI data centre capacity.
Action requested
The Government is announcing the launch of the AI Growth Zones programme to accelerate large-scale AI data centres, including reforms for grid connections and electricity price support, planning reforms, measures to maximise local benefits, and a dedicated Delivery Unit. These initiatives aim to unlock up to £100 billion in private investment and create over ten thousand jobs.
Key facts
- A new North Wales AI Growth Zone will create 3,450 jobs locally.
- Reforms include prioritising grid connections for AI Growth Zones and enabling developers to build their own high-voltage infrastructure.
- Targeted electricity price support is provided for data centres that strengthen the grid and reduce system costs.
- Planning reforms in England streamline approvals and protect land for AI Growth Zones.
- An initial £5 million per site will be allocated to benefit local communities.
- A dedicated AI Growth Zone Delivery Unit has been established to coordinate delivery across government.
- The programme aims to unlock up to £100 billion in private investment and create over ten thousand jobs.
- Over £70bn of AI infrastructure investment has been secured over the past 12 months.