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UK Pledges £1.8bn for Universal Bedfordshire Park, Forecasts £50bn Growth

6/3/2026

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The UK government pledged £1.3 billion for community infrastructure and £474 million for transport upgrades linked to Universal’s Bedfordshire theme park.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited the construction site, met workers and praised Universal’s decision to locate the park in the UK.
Officials said grants will be released only after Universal finishes community infrastructure and the park opens, projecting up to £50 billion in growth and tens of thousands of jobs.

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The UK government pledged £1.3 billion for community infrastructure and £474 million for transport upgrades linked to Universal’s Bedfordshire theme park.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited the construction site, met workers and praised Universal’s decision to locate the park in the UK.
Officials said grants will be released only after Universal finishes community infrastructure and the park opens, projecting up to £50 billion in growth and tens of thousands of jobs.