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Jonathan Prynn

British Library's huge £1.1 billion extension goes ahead after securing Japanese backing

CGI image of view from Midland Road of the British Library extension - (RSHP)

A vast £1.1 billion extension of the British Library is to go ahead after the project secured the backing of Japanese developer Mitsui Fudosan in a major vote of confidence in London.

The ambitious scheme was approved by Camden council in July last year, but was waiting for confirmation from the developers that they were prepared to press ahead.

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