A significant sum has been requested by the Met Police and is likely to be approved by the Home Office, The Sun reports.
Madeleine went missing while on holiday with her family in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in May 2007, vanishing from their accommodation without trace.
Each year hundreds of thousands of pounds are spent on attempts to find her, with a total of £13million being spent since 2011.
A source close to the ongoing investigation last night said her parents would be 'delighted' with the news.
The source said: 'This is excellent news. Maddie's parents Kate and Gerry will be delighted. It gives fresh hope.'
There had been fears that the probe into the toddler's case could be scaled back amid budget cuts....<<<Read More>>>...
