Cryptic crossword clue
New prison shops to get financial backing 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SPONSORSHIP

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "financial backing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case financial backing = sponsorship.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SPONSORSHIP mean?

SPONSORSHIP noun
  1. The state or practice of being a sponsor.
  2. The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.

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