Apple boss Tim Cook tells Theresa May tech giant is ‘very optimistic’ about UK’s Brexit future

Apple boss Tim Cook has told Prime Minister Theresa May the technology giant is "very optimistic" about the UK's future after Brexit.

Mr Cook met the Prime Minister at Downing Street and referenced the company's plans to build a new UK headquarters at the redeveloped Battersea Power Station as proof of the company's support of the UK.

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"We're doubling down on a huge headquarters in the Battersea area and we're leaving significant space there to expand," Mr Cook said.

"We're a big believer in the UK - we think you'll be just fine. Yes, there will be bumps in the road along the way but the UK's going to be fine."

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Last year the iPhone maker revealed it would move 1,600 employees to the new campus in south London in 2021.

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In a statement about the meeting, Apple said: "Tim had a positive meeting with the Prime Minister today, discussing Apple's continued investment in the United Kingdom.

"We are proud that Apple's innovation and growth now supports nearly 300,000 jobs across the UK."