Building regulations and fire safety
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Government agrees £5bn industry deal for building safety repairs
Developers who fail to agree deal could be blocked from building and selling new homes. -
Paul Morrell to chair safety review of construction materials
Paul Morrell and Anneliese Day appointed to lead independent review of construction materials. -
More funding for cladding costs likely after MPs' vote
Labour leader Keir Starmer sets out cladding demands as MPs pass motion to protect leaseholders from costs. -
Government to set up new national construction products regulator
Independent national regulator to ensure homes are built with safe materials, as Grenfell Inquiry reveals manufacturers ignored safety rules. -
Government to appoint chief inspector of buildings in legislation shake-up
Creation of national regulator of building safety is being prompted by the Grenfell Tower disaster. -
Government publishes terms of reference for building regulations and fire safety review
Terms of reference published for independent review into building regulations and fire safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.