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TechUK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres, but no environmental groups

An investigation found that UK officials developing datacentre policy met 137 businesses but no environmental organisations, and only two community groups. It also said 38 ministers, senior civil servants and special advisers took jobs at AI companies between July 2024 and September 2026.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-27 07:00Original

UK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres, but no environmental groups
UK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres, but no environmental groupsTech