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flag The UK approved Universal Studios' first theme park near Luton, set to open in 2031, creating 8,000 jobs and boosting the economy by £50 billion.

flag The UK government has approved plans for Universal Studios' first theme park in the country, located near Kempston Hardwick in Cambridgeshire, through a Special Development Order effective January 12, 2026. flag The project, set to open by 2031, will span 268 hectares on a former brickworks site near Luton Airport and major rail links, creating around 8,000 permanent jobs and 20,000 construction positions, with 80% of roles filled locally. flag It is projected to boost the UK economy by £50 billion and attract 8.5 to 12 million annual visitors. flag The park will feature themed lands based on franchises like Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, James Bond, and Paddington, with rides up to 377 feet tall—making them Europe’s tallest. flag Infrastructure upgrades, including a new railway station and A421 improvements, will support access. flag A parliamentary review period remains before construction begins.

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