US EditionTikTok to Increase Investment in Britain
- TikTok announced on June 9 plans to add more than 500 jobs and open a 135,000 sq ft second London office in Barbican early next year.
- This expansion follows TikTok's growth since launching UK operations in 2018 and reaching 30 million monthly users, making the UK its largest European market.
- The current UK workforce is set to grow to 3,000 this year, supported by an 88,500 sq ft existing Farringdon headquarters opened in 2022 and a £140 million UK investment.
- Adam Presser, TikTok UK’s director, said the investment reflects a “deep commitment to safety” and aims to create a secure digital space for creators and businesses.
- TikTok faces global regulatory scrutiny, including a €530 million EU fine last month for privacy breaches, and an uncertain US future amid national security concerns about its China links.
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With 30 million monthly users, the country is the main market in China's social network, bringing the number of its employees to 3000.
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Japan TodayTikTok to increase investment in Britain
LONDON: TikTok plans to raise its investment in the UK, its biggest community in Europe, with the creation of 500 more jobs, the Chinese-owned social media giant announced Monday (Jun 9). The news coincided with the start of London's Tech Week, which sees British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcoming some
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TikTok creating more than 500 new British jobs as UK users top 30 million
The Chinese-owned social media firm said its UK workforce would expand to 3,000 this year, with plans also for a second office in London.
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