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Stephanie Peacock MP

On 19 August 2026, tourism minister, Stephanie Peacock attend a roundtable with local authorities, MPs and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities arising from Universal's planned theme park and resort in Bedford. Image: DCMS

Bedford hosts cross-party summit to discuss Universal UK resort growth

Ministers, MPs, and leaders from eight councils gathered at The Swan Hotel in Bedford to coordinate plans, jobs, and infrastructure upgrades for the landmark Universal UK theme park proposal...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Mohammad Yasin MP joins regional leaders for Universal roundtable 

Mohammad Yasin (Labour) MP for Bedford and Kempston, joined DCMS Minister Stephanie Peacock MP and local authority leaders from across the region in Bedford for a…
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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...
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Tourism minister, Stephanie Peacock MP visiting the Universal United Kingdom Resort site with the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Image: Kirsty O'Connor/Treasury

Opinion: “Local people sit at the heart of the Universal United Kingdom Resort development”

This is a hugely exciting time for Bedfordshire. Today the government has secured a transformational investment of over £5 billion from Comcast NBCUniversal to build a theme park...
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