Apple to move London headquarters into iconic Battersea Power Station
Tech giant will rent out almost half the office space in 'cathedral of power' that's sat unused for decades
Apple is set to move its London headquarters to a new development within the capital's iconic Battersea Power Station.
The tech firm will lease a whopping 500,000 square feet worth of office space, which is about 40 percent of the total contained within the stunning building.
Some 1,400 staff are expected to move into its new premises, which is currently being constructed in and around the massive brick building.
Rob Tincknell, CEO of Battersea Power Station Development Company, said:“We are delighted that Apple has chosen to make Battersea Power Station its home in 2021.
"It is testament to our fantastic building and the wider regeneration of the 42-acre site which offers a carefully curated mix of homes, businesses and leisure amidst extraordinary open spaces and new transport links.
";It has always been our clear objective to create one of London’s most thriving new communities and this commitment from Apple will undoubtedly help us achieve our goal.”
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, hailed the news as a major coup for the capital.
He said: "I am delighted that Apple is moving into Battersea Power Station, helping to generate new jobs and economic prosperity for Londoners.
"It is a further sign that London is open to the biggest brands in the world and the leading city for trade and investment."
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Philip Hammond, the chancellor, said the move was “another vote of confidence in the UK economy”.
“Apple’s decision further strengthens London’s position as a global technology hub and demonstrates how the UK is at the forefront of the next steps in the tech revolution," he said.
Battersea Power Station is now owned by Malaysian shareholders Sime Darby, SP Setia and The Employees Provident Fund.
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