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Universal Studios UK wins approval to build Bedfordshire theme park

The government has granted a special development order, fast-tracking Universal’s first UK park. Universal targets over eight million visitors a year and an opening by 2031. The project promises 20,000 construction jobs and 8,000 permanent roles.

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