Amazon will invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the UK over the next three years, marking a significant expansion in its third-largest market after the US and Germany. The investment, welcomed by the UK government as a boost to economic confidence, is set to create thousands of jobs.Plans include two major new fulfillment centres in central England by 2027, new sites in Hull and Northampton opening this year and next (each creating 2,000 jobs), new delivery stations, upgrades to over 100 existing facilities, improved transport infrastructure, corporate headquarters expansion in London, and redevelopment of Bray Film Studios in Berkshire.Reuters report This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.