Google is backing a return to the office with an investment that will expand its UK capacity by 50% and "reinvigorate" the work environment.

Google will spend £730m to 'reinvigorate' its UK offices

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2022-01-14 07:00:09

Google is backing a return to the office with an investment that will expand its UK capacity by 50% and "reinvigorate" the work environment.

Google's UK boss Ronan Harris told the BBC the investment reflected the firm's faith in the office as a place of work.

"We want to reinvigorate the work environment. We're making this commitment to rebuild. We're buying these buildings and we're keen to see everybody come back in and see a vibrant workspace again," Mr Harris said.

As well as purchasing the Central Saint Giles site, Google said it would be undertaking a multi-million pound refurbishment of its offices there to ensure they were on a par with those in its new King's Cross development currently under construction.

That will provide more space so offices can be less densely populated, and will include collaboration spaces and "inclusive meeting rooms for hybrid working" as well as covered outdoor workspaces, the firm said.