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Britain's Energy Crisis Threatens AI Growth Ambitions

11/12/2025

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Britain faces urgent energy supply challenges that threaten its AI ambitions, says Matt Clifford, former AI adviser.
Industrial electricity prices in Britain are about 60% higher than the International Energy Agency (IEA) average.
Grid connection waits can last up to a decade.
U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens calls high energy costs the chief obstacle to growth.
To meet future demands, Britain must increase data center capacity five-fold by 2035.

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Britain faces urgent energy supply challenges that threaten its AI ambitions, says Matt Clifford, former AI adviser.
Industrial electricity prices in Britain are about 60% higher than the International Energy Agency (IEA) average.
Grid connection waits can last up to a decade.
U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens calls high energy costs the chief obstacle to growth.
To meet future demands, Britain must increase data center capacity five-fold by 2035.