Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced on Wednesday that it invested over £15 billion ($20 billion) in the UK during 2025, continuing its progress toward a previously announced plan to commit £40 billion to the British economy by the end of 2027.
The company said the investments included the rollout of new operational hubs, expansion of studio production infrastructure and office facilities, along with the start of a drone delivery testing programme.
Amazon reported that revenue from its UK business exceeded £30 billion in 2025. The group also stated that it contributed more than £1.3 billion in taxes during the year, up more than 20% from 2024. These payments covered corporation tax, business rates, national insurance and digital services tax obligations.
The company employs approximately 75,000 workers in Britain, placing Amazon among the country’s largest private employers.
Britain continues to rank as Amazon’s third-largest market globally, behind only the United States.
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