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A major AI data centre has been approved for Brick Lane, East London, despite significant local opposition. The £500m development raises concerns about water consumption, heat emissions, and the scale of such facilities in urban areas.

The government has approved plans for offices, a data centre, and 44 homes near Brick Lane, delivering only six for social rent. Tower Hamlets Council and campaigners opposed the scheme, citing housing shortages and displacement risks for local businesses and residents.
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