Universal, the theme park company of Comcast, The company is in talks with UK officials about tax and other infrastructure incentives for the multi-billion pound Bedford resort.As reported by the Financial Times on Sunday.
Comcast’s decision to move forward, Scheduled for the end of the year, it will depend in part on talks with authorities about incentives.According to what the newspaper quoted from people close to the project.
Comcast and Universal did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
The Financial Times said Comcast could explore other locations in Europe or elsewhere if the talks fail.Without disclosing details about the size of the incentives required.
Universal bought a 190-hectare plot of land south of Bedford last year.a city in eastern England located north of London, to build an amusement park and tourist complex.
The company said it expects the project to generate more than £50 billion ($60 billion). In economic benefits to Great Britain, with around 8,000 jobs created once the park is operational.
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