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Liverpool Film Studio Development Receives £20 Million Funding Boost

New government support advances plans for the Littlewoods Studios project and strengthens Liverpool's production ambitions.

By Ledger Staff ·

Illustration: a historic art deco industrial building in Liverpool being redeveloped into film studios
Illustration: a historic art deco industrial building in Liverpool being redeveloped into film studios · Ledger of Hollywood (illustration)

Liverpool's Littlewoods Studios development has received a £20 million funding boost as the United Kingdom continues investing in regional film and television production infrastructure. The investment was announced as part of the government's 2026 budget and supports efforts to expand professional production facilities outside London. The project is intended to strengthen Liverpool's position as a destination for major film and television projects.

Expanded studio infrastructure could create opportunities for production companies, technical crews, local businesses, and creative professionals. The development also reflects broader competition among international production hubs seeking long term studio investment. The funding represents another step toward establishing Liverpool as a more significant center for screen production.

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