Universal 'aware of ticket cost pressures for UK theme park'

Universal is "aware" of cost of living pressures and how they could affect ticket prices for its new UK park, the government said. It came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that Universal United Kingdom Resort will be supported by £1.3bn in government funding towards local infrastructure. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "We have had that conversation with [Universal] because obviously they're very acutely aware of the cost of living pressures on families at the moment. "We're taking action on a number of fronts in order to make sure that this is accessible." Ticket prices to visit other Universal destinations across the world vary. The company has predicted that, without parking, the theme park at Universal United Kingdom Resort will cover at least 32.37 hectares (79.9 acres). By comparison, entry to Universal Studios Japan, which is slightly larger, spanning 54 hectares (133 acres), costs about ¥8,900 (£41.39). Universal Studios Singapore, which is smaller than the proposed UK resort, charges about $83 Singapore dollars (£48.10). Universal Orlando Resort, which is made up of four different parks, often promotes a 14-day ticket for UK visitors, which costs £456 for a sing