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\n\tConstruction is set to soon start on Universal\u2018s U.K. theme park and resort, which will create 28,000 jobs and boost the British economy by nearly \u00a350 billion ($67bn).<\/p>\n

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\n\tIn details released to The Hollywood Reporter <\/em>on Wednesday, Comcast NBCUniversal is confirmed to invest over \u00a35 billion ($6.7bn) in the newly-named Universal United Kingdom Resort throughout its five-year construction, as well as an additional \u00a31 billion ($1.3bn) in capital investment over its first 10 years when finally open \u2014\u00a0which is expected to be in 2031.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe U.K. government will invest another \u00a31.3 billion in regional and local community infrastructure, the department for culture, media and sport (DCMS) has said, \u201cto ensure the park can operate successfully.\u201d This will include improved transport links for local residents and visitors from across the U.K. and abroad.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe deal between the British government and Comcast is one of the largest-ever investments in the U.K. tourism sector, boasting nearly 20,000 new jobs during construction and a further 8,000 jobs in operation.<\/p>\n

\n\tIt is also the brand\u2019s first major destination in Europe. The \u201cworld-class\u201d theme park and resort is expected to generate nearly \u00a350 billion for the U.K. economy by 2055 through millions of annual visitors. <\/p>\n

\n\tWith enabling works on the\u00a0site now in progress and construction soon to begin in Bedfordshire, just outside of London, the news released Wednesday marks a \u201csignificant milestone\u201d in Universal advancing the project. Approximately 80 percent of employees at the theme park and resort are expected to come from Bedfordshire and the surrounding regions, they added.<\/p>\n

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\n\tTo mark the milestone, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy hosted Brian Roberts, chairman of the Comcast Corporation, and Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal destinations & experiences, at 11 Downing Street to unveil the name and logo for the theme park and resort.<\/p>\n

\n\tReeves visited the site on Wednesday, where she met with Woodbury and other senior executives, as well as many of Universal\u2019s new hires already based in Bedford.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThis historic partnership is a special moment for our company as we bring our first Universal theme park and resort to Europe,\u201d said Roberts. \u201cWe have a long and proud history in the United Kingdom through Sky and NBCUniversal and look forward to creating a spectacular destination that supports the U.K. creative industries and brings joy to millions for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tNandy added that its put \u201crocket boosters under our entertainment industry.\u201d She said: \u201cThis unparalleled investment is a huge vote of confidence in the U.K\u2026 When it comes to creating world-class experiences, the U.K. is second to none. We\u2019re proud to be backing British industry, investing in local talent and partnering with powerhouses like Universal to create jobs, growth and opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAs part of its total \u00a31.3 billioninvestment, the government will provide a grant of \u00a3400 million through the exceptional Regional Growth Fund and the DCMS will provide a grant of \u00a3438 million to invest in new community infrastructure to \u201cmaximise the benefits of the development and support growth across the region.\u201d These grants will only be paid once Universal has completed the community infrastructure (in the case of the DCMS grant) and officially opened the theme park and resort.<\/p>\n

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