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UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire
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UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire

The Guardian · Jun 3, 2026, 1:30 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectors Business live – latest update British taxpayers will provide £1.3bn in funding to help Hollywood studio giant Universal build its first theme park in Europe. Comcas

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