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Mid Bedfordshire MP says he was not invited to Universal resort announcement

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has questioned why he was not invited to a government announcement marking the next stage of the planned Universal United Kingdom Resort development...

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...

What Rachel Reeves’ November Budget means for Bedford residents

Chancellor Rachel Reeves released her second Budget on 26 November 2025 - but it wasn’t just the document’s content that grabbed headlines. The delivery was overshadowed when details...

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...

Monthly column: Our small, independent businesses need our support more than ever before

The Budget is on the horizon, and our small and independent businesses need our support more than ever before. That’s why, ahead of Small Business Saturday on 29 November, I’m keen to shine...

Legal advice: Inheriting a nightmare

Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) is currently charged at 40% on the value of an estate when someone dies. This is subject (if available, if full) to the nil rate band threshold of £325,000...

Chancellor confirms £2.5bn for EWR but Bedford leaders call for rethink

The government has confirmed £2.5 billion in funding for the next phase of East West Rail (EWR), but the news has sparked sharply differing reactions from across Bedford. Announced as...

Universal Studios project is a turning point for Bedford, says Youth Cabinet member

A Sharnbrook Sixth Form student and Bedford Borough Youth Cabinet member has spoken of her pride and excitement about the Universal Studios development, calling it a...

Prime Minister and Universal Studios executives visit Bedford to mark historic theme park deal

The Prime Minister, Chancellor, and President of Comcast have spoken of the transformative opportunity Universal Studios UK will bring to Bedford Borough, during a visit to Kimberley College...

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