A deal has been signed to bring a Universal Studios theme park to the UK – along with an estimated £50bn economic boost and around 28,000 jobs. The location of the new theme park is Bedford.
The resort would be the first in Europe under the brand behind blockbusters such as Wicked, Harry Potter, Shrek and The Minions movie franchise – and joins six others around the world.
PM Sir Keir Starmer said the plans would "see Bedford home to one of the biggest entertainment parks in Europe, firmly putting the county on the global stage".
ITV News reporter’s Faye Barker and Olivia Guthrie explain.
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