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Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?

Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
BBC News Thursday 04 June 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.

The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.
Universal UK (ORG) Bedfordshire (ORG)
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