( October 28, 2026, 14:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Data center developers in the UK will need to meet new tests to qualify for extra government support under plans announced in the finance minister's budget statement on Wednesday. Under the tests, outlined in a document published by the Treasury, developers will need to commit to strengthening cybersecurity, protecting the environment, investing in local communities, creating jobs and covering the costs they add to the energy system. In return, the government will help the most strategically important projects to be built faster.Document attached. ...
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