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UK MPs Eye Early Vote on £13B Palace Renovation

11/15/2025

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UK Members of Parliament (MPs) may vote early next year to start preparatory works for renovating the historic palace, with a final decision not expected before 2030.
The delay undermines hopes for a swift restoration to prevent disasters like the Notre Dame fire.
Costs rose from £7 billion to £13 billion, and the U.K. Treasury has yet to finalize a plan.

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UK Members of Parliament (MPs) may vote early next year to start preparatory works for renovating the historic palace, with a final decision not expected before 2030.
The delay undermines hopes for a swift restoration to prevent disasters like the Notre Dame fire.
Costs rose from £7 billion to £13 billion, and the U.K. Treasury has yet to finalize a plan.