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Google's £1bn HQ Faces Unlikely Fox Infestation Challenge

6/10/2025

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Google's ambitious £1bn headquarters in King's Cross, London, is grappling with an unexpected challenge: a fox infestation. The rooftop garden, intended for 40,000 tonnes of soil and 250 trees, has turned into a cozy den for these urban creatures. While sightings abound, Google insists that construction remains largely unaffected, with the building poised to welcome 7,000 employees later this year.

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Google's ambitious £1bn headquarters in King's Cross, London, is grappling with an unexpected challenge: a fox infestation. The rooftop garden, intended for 40,000 tonnes of soil and 250 trees, has turned into a cozy den for these urban creatures. While sightings abound, Google insists that construction remains largely unaffected, with the building poised to welcome 7,000 employees later this year.