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Where does this money come from?

The £110 million mentioned in the story is being 'fast-tracked from existing budgets'. This means the money isn't new funding, but rather funds reallocated from other areas within the government's current financial plans. It shows the urgency of the situation, as the government is prioritising prison capacity over other potential spending.

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