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Incident2026-10-18

Microsoft terminated its involvement in Nscale’s £2bn AI data centre in Loughton. Nscale remains committed to building the site. The project’s power supply was delayed from end-2026 to the 2030s. Nscale cited a London-wide grid issue for the delay. Nscale and Microsoft continue joint projects in Norway, Portugal and the US. The site is expected to create 250 permanent jobs when it opens. Microsoft had earmarked part of its $30bn UK investment for the Loughton supercomputer. Nscale says its relationship with Microsoft remains strong.

What changed

Microsoft had pledged to fund a supercomputer at the Loughton site.

What it unlocks

Nscale can now seek alternative power sources and other UK expansion sites.

  • £2bn project cost
  • 250 permanent jobs
  • $30bn Microsoft UK investment
  • power supply delayed to 2030s

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