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Universal 'aware of ticket cost pressures'
- Government will provide £1.3bn for local infrastructure to support the new Universal United Kingdom Resort.
- Officials say Universal is aware of cost-of-living pressures and the government plans measures (including tougher rules on ticket resales) to help keep visits affordable; for context, day tickets at other Universal parks are roughly £41–£48, while longer US passes can cost hundreds.
- Ministers stress the resort should bring wider benefits—local jobs and increased trade—so it’s framed as both a family day out and an economic boost.
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