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Official announcements and breaking news about Universal United Kingdom Resort
Empty homes show the human cost of Universal UK
Ritchie Wood is among the residents displaced as the £5bn Universal United Kingdom Resort reshapes the area near Bedford.
Universal names first delivery firms for Bedford resort
Universal has confirmed the first companies appointed to support its Bedford resort, with enabling works already underway.
Universal Orlando sets shorter 2027 Mardi Gras run
Universal Orlando’s 2027 Mardi Gras celebration will run daily from 6 February to 27 March, a shorter calendar than recent years.
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Universal business event draws more than 500 firms
More than 500 businesses turned out for Universal’s latest Bedford engagement event, as the resort continues to build local supplier links.
Universal UK’s Bedford plans are already changing the sector
A theme park developer says Universal United Kingdom Resort near Bedford will force UK rivals to raise their game, years before opening in 2031.
Universal UK patents hint at floating rides and AI guides
Patents point to floating ride concepts and guest guidance technology as Universal United Kingdom Resort develops near Bedford.
Night-time closures set to continue on Black Cat route
Overnight closures on the A1 and A421 continue until Friday 18 September as barrier removal work carries on at Black Cat.
Universal confirms Bedford resort name and construction
Universal’s Bedford project is now called Universal United Kingdom Resort, with construction due to begin soon and opening planned for 2031.
Morgan Sindall linked to Universal UK project push
Universal has awarded Morgan Sindall a role on the Bedfordshire resort project as the scheme moves further towards construction.
Black Cat road works add tunnel to Bedfordshire scheme
A new Black Cat dual carriageway includes a tunnel, with the wider Bedfordshire road scheme still under construction.
Comcast’s UK theme park plan moves into delivery
Seeking Alpha first flagged Comcast NBCUniversal’s latest move. Here is what is now confirmed about Universal United Kingdom Resort near Bedford.
Pressure grows for East West Rail stop at Universal resort
Calls are growing for East West Rail to serve Universal United Kingdom Resort, as Stewartby remains central to access plans.