Houses of parliament in London, UK
The Palace of Westminster has been beset by problems including plumbing failures, leaking roofs and crumbling masonry. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/Shutterstock
The Palace of Westminster has been beset by problems including plumbing failures, leaking roofs and crumbling masonry. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/Shutterstock
Houses of Parliament at risk of ‘Notre Dame-style fire’ as renovation costs rise

Report says cost of maintenance could soon reach £2m a week, including 24-hour patrols to avert fire risk