Starmer hosts Comcast boss ahead of theme park announcement
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Starmer hosts Comcast boss ahead of theme park announcement
British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts Comcast president Michael Cavanagh in Downing Street on Tuesday, as the US media giant announces plans to build a Universal theme park in the UK as part of multi-billion-pound investment.
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A deal to secure the first Universal theme park in Europe has been secured by the Government in the hope it will generate tens of billions of pounds for the economy. Culture secretary Lisa Nandy said that Universal’s parent company Comcast Corporation are "really excited to invest in the UK," hoping that the park would showcase "great British exports to the world". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive at Downing Street for a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer before the House of Commons pauses for Easter recess. Arriving at Number 10 were Jonathan Reynolds, Yvette Cooper, John Healey, Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and other members of the cabinet. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs from Downing Street to take Prime Minister’s Questions as Donald Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs on goods.
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Ministers avoid questions about the increase in the National Living Wage as they arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
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Water Minister Emma Hardy has acknowledged ongoing concerns about water quality as the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race takes place. She highlighted government action so far, including the Thames Tideway super sewer, but said more progress is needed. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says public ownership of British Steel is now a likely option, as the government works to secure the industry's future and attract private investment. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith says the government’s handling of British Steel has been “botched”. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Sir Keir Starmer said the announcement marked a “momentous” day as he praised Universal Studios for choosing the UK as its first location in Europe for a theme park. The prime minister said:..
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