Delaying Parliament refurb decision will add over £400m of cost every year to work, NAO says

By Dave Rogers2026-06-15T10:20:00

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NAO warns that more hold-ups risk saddling job with even greater bill in long run

A report by the National Audit Office has said that every year of delay on work to upgrade the Palace of Westminster will add more than £400m to its overall cost.

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