UK Parliament at risk of catastrophic fire as restoration funding delayed

A parliamentary committee warns that the Palace of Westminster faces a Notre Dame-style fire risk due to repeated delays in funding restoration, with maintenance costs potentially reaching £2m a week. The Grade I-listed UNESCO site requires urgent refurbishment, but political disagreement over approach and costs has stalled decisions. This highlights critical infrastructure neglect and potential heritage loss.

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