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Universal Unveils UK Resort Name as £1.3bn Government Support Confirmed
The resort will create 28,000 jobs and draw 8.5 million visitors in its first year, Comcast NBCUniversal said.
- On Wednesday, Comcast NBCUniversal unveiled the Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves visiting the site to mark the milestone alongside Universal Destinations & Experiences CEO Mark Woodbury.
- Comcast plans to invest over £5 billion during five-year construction, while the UK government will contribute £1.3 billion for regional infrastructure upgrades including the A421 and Wixams station.
- The project will create nearly 20,000 construction jobs and 8,000 permanent roles by 2031, with approximately 80% of employees expected from Bedfordshire and surrounding regions.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy called the investment a "huge vote of confidence" in Britain, saying it "puts rocket boosters under our entertainment industry" while partnering with Universal to create growth.
- As Universal's first European theme park, the resort aims to attract millions of visitors annually, with Comcast Chairman Brian Roberts promising to create "a spectacular destination that supports the UK creative industries.
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