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- The UK Parliament's restoration plan offers two options: a full decant for 19 to 24 years (£15.6 billion) or a phased approach for 38 to 61 years (nearly £40 billion).
- Initial works, estimated at £3 billion over seven years, could start in 2026.
- The Palace of Westminster faces heating failures and structural problems, with maintenance costing £1.5 million weekly.
- Rising costs renewed discussions after MPs approved temporary relocations in 2018.
