New Universal theme park confirmed for UK

The UK government has confirmed the construction of a new Universal theme park on the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks site near Bedford, expected to create 28,000 jobs by its 2031 opening. Universal projects the 476-acre complex to attract 8.5 million visitors in its first year and generate £50bn for the UK economy by 2055, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praising the investment as a move that will establish Bedford as a key player in the global entertainment industry.

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