The retail and technology giant Amazon poured more than £15 billion ($20 billion) into its British operations during 2025, the company announced Wednesday from London. This substantial spending keeps Amazon moving toward its goal of investing £40 billion in the United Kingdom over three years ending in 2027.
The 2025 investments covered several major areas, including opening new operational facilities, expanding studio production spaces and office locations, plus beginning trials for drone delivery services.
In its yearly report on UK economic impact and tax payments, Amazon revealed additional financial details:
• The company’s UK activities generated total revenues exceeding £30 billion in 2025.
• Amazon paid more than £1.3 billion in various taxes, representing an increase of over 20% compared to 2024. These tax payments encompassed corporation tax, business rates, national insurance contributions and digital services tax.
• The company’s UK workforce stands at approximately 75,000 employees, placing Amazon among the nation’s top 10 private sector employers.
• Britain ranks as Amazon’s third-largest market worldwide, trailing only the United States and Germany.
