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Mayor Backs Phased Bus Franchising Rollout Across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Bus franchising to be introduced gradually from 2027 to improve services and reduce risk.
Ambulance Response Times Improve

New figures released by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) show ambulance crews are reaching patients faster than a year ago, despite a significant increase in demand.
Rachel Reeves Visits Kempston Hardwick as Universal United Kingdom Resort Takes Major Step Forward

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited the Universal development site at Kempston Hardwick on 3 June 2026 as Comcast NBCUniversal officially unveiled the name Universal United Kingdom Resort. The £5 billion project is expected to create 28,000 jobs, attract millions of visitors and generate nearly £50 billion for the UK economy.

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