{
  "id": 15836100,
  "title": "Microsoft says ‘not possible’ to Nscale as UK data centre delays mount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/microsoft-says-not-possible-to-nscale-as-uk-data-centre-delays-mount",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T02:08:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/microsoft-says-not-possible-to-uks-biggest-data-centre-developer-nscale-after-repeated-delays-and-electricity-companies-promising-no-power-supply-before-2030/articleshow/135079887.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Microsoft has withdrawn from a planned UK data centre project led by Nscale, a setback for the AI infrastructure developer. The decision comes as Nscale prepares for a potential US stock market listing that could value the company at up to $35 billion, raising questions about its expansion plans and investor confidence in AI infrastructure businesses. The project, located in Loughton, Essex, was expected to house 23,000 Nvidia AI chips, but delays in securing electricity connections have forced Nscale to explore alternative power sources and new locations. Despite the setback, Nscale remains committed to the UK and is exploring other expansion sites within the country.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}