“The British Museum said it has raised two-thirds of the 135 million pounds ($220 million) needed to build a new wing, and, planning permission allowing, may start construction at the end of this year. … ‘We are shovel-ready to proceed in the autumn, but prudence also plays a part in this,’ said Chairman Niall FitzGerald, indicating that the project’s start required assurances that the final 45 million pounds would come through.”