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

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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