A small update but the UK Government has essentially given its backing to this project and is likely to provide incentives to Comcast to make sure this project comes to fruition (as both the transport secretary and chancellor have been in discussions with Comcast).
Politics latest: Universal's UK theme park plan gets government backing - as PM attacks imminent Labour 'U-turn'
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Universal UK theme park: Government vows to support 'exciting' proposal
The government has today pledged to help Universal succeed in its "exciting" plans for a UK theme park.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper, pressed to fund road improvements to aid the bid, said he has been briefed about the scheme, while Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has also been involved.
Universal Destinations & Experiences is in the "very early stages of exploring the possibility of a potential park and resort experience" in Bedford.
Its parent company, Comcast Corporation, which owns Sky News, has purchased land near the market town, with a feasibility study taking place.
Speaking at Transport questions in the Commons, Mr Harper said: "We will look very carefully at the proposals put forward, and I know the government will want to do what we can to make sure that this exciting proposal comes to fruition."
Universal has five entertainment and resort complexes around the world - Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan (Osaka), Universal Beijing Resort and Universal Studios Singapore.
Labour MP Mohammad Yasin said the project would bring "enormous prosperity and jobs" to his Bedford constituency and the wider area.“