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Government approves Universal Studios UK theme park with construction set to start as soon as next year

By 2025-12-17T12:59:00

Comcast NBCUniversal Announces Intent to Build Universal Theme Park and Resort in the UK

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The government has given the green light to plans by US media giant Universal to build the biggest theme park in Europe on a site in Bedfordshire.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced its approval of the special development order for the 476-acre Universal Studios UK scheme yesterday.

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