Britain's data centre hellscape beckons: Humming warehouses which dwarf the countryside use enough energy to power 10,000 homes and draw on water supplies...and one could be coming next door to you
On top of the UK's estimated 477 existing data centres, another 100 are in the planning pipeline, and most are set to be built within the next five years.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 20, 2026, 1:29 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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