UK Public Spending Watchdog to Investigate Lower Thames Crossing Project

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The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) will investigate the controversial Lower Thames Crossing project amid concerns over rising costs and public funds being used for a privately run asset.
Campaigners are urging for the investigation to be fast-tracked before more money is wasted.

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The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) will investigate the controversial Lower Thames Crossing project amid concerns over rising costs and public funds being used for a privately run asset. Campaigners are urging for the investigation to be fast-tracked before more money is wasted.

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