Restoration and Renewal Programme

The Palace of Westminster is the home of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is not only a place of work for thousands of people and a destination for more than a million visitors every year, but also the heart of our centuries-old democracy.

Most of the building dates from the Victorian era and some parts are much older. Over the decades, its fabric and its services have deteriorated and are increasingly in need of substantial repair or replacement. The Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Programme was established to deliver this work

The R&R Programme will: 

• Restore the iconic home of Parliament while ensuring value for money and supporting thousands of jobs and businesses across the UK.  
• Preserve the Palace as an internationally recognised symbol of the UK and the home of Parliament for future generations.  
• Directly benefit the thousands of staff who work here and one million people who visit each year, by improving accessibility, fire safety, reliability and efficiency of services, security, visitor access, and health and safety. 

The next steps

On 5 February 2026, the R&R Client Board published a report making recommendations for the way forward in delivering R&R. The proposed way forward will provide economic opportunities and benefit all countries and regions of the UK with lasting impact, including: 

• Supporting between 1,500 and 4,000 jobs per year;
• Aiming to provide 1,000 apprenticeships and traineeships for people across the UK;
• Boosting specialist skills;
• Revitalising traditional crafts and specialist trades.

Over 100 organisations, businesses, and training providers have already been engaged with, to ensure R&R can provide opportunities across all nations and regions of the UK.

Find out more about R&R, including the costed proposals and the recommended way forward, using the links below.