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The eyes of the world are now on Bedford as Universal United Kingdom Resort moves forward

Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock says the Universal resort will place Bedford “firmly on the global entertainment map” as ministers visit the site and local leaders highlight jobs, skills and investment...

Universal United Kingdom Resort confirmed to open in 2031, promising £50bn boost to economy

Upgraded road and rail links, 28,000 jobs and an enormous boost to the UK economy are all on the table today (Wednesday), as the government and Comcast NBCUniversal commit...

Bedford financial advisor analyses local impact of Autumn Budget as MPs clash over tax and welfare

Local financial experts and Bedfordshire MPs have given sharply different reactions to the Chancellor’s Budget. We look at what frozen tax thresholds, wage rises, benefit changes and a possible...

Local MP disappointed at response to Universal Studios questions

North Bedfordshire MP Richard Fuller (Conservative) has expressed disappointment at a response to a joint letter from him and Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire, Conservative...

Bedford leaders welcome MP’s letter to the Chancellor calling for “OxCam Arc rethink”

North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller (Conservative), has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of today's budget to call for a rethink of plans for the...

Monthly column: Mortgage rates and inflation are rising – the damage has been done

This week the emergency Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, made an emergency statement to calm the markets by reversing most of the Prime Minister’s main policy platform that...

NE Bedfordshire MP faces backlash following ‘plodder’ comments in radio interview

The MP for NE Bedfordshire has faced a backlash following comments he made in a radio interview on LBC yesterday afternoon (Friday). Richard Fuller MP, a treasury minister...

What does the 2021 budget mean for Bedford’s residents and businesses?

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's budget announcement today, Bedford financial advice firm, Cambria Wealth Management, share their key takes on Rishi Sunak's speech...

Bedford small businesses left out in the cold over Covid payments

Many of Bedford Borough's small businesses feel they have been neglected by the government throughout the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. However, NE Beds MP, Richard Fuller, has vowed to fight their corner and lobby the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak...

Chancellor announces long-anticipated financial support for self-employed

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this afternoon announced the support package that the government has outlined for self-employed workers...

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