# Houses of Parliament face ‘Notre Dame-style fire’ risk as renovation costs rise

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- The Guardian, 2026-11-04 00:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/04/parliament-notre-dame-style-fire-renovation-costs

> A parliamentary committee warned that the Palace of Westminster could suffer a Notre Dame-like fire or other catastrophe unless MPs address refurbishment funding. Maintenance costs are expected to reach £2m a week, while each year of delay could add an estimated £420m to the restoration programme. The committee urged simpler governance, firmer cost estimates and a timetable for decisions.