Grenfell tower fire
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Profession still has lessons to learn from Grenfell, say civil engineers
Five years on from Grenfell, 92% of civil engineers say profession still has lessons to learn. -
Grenfell: Government aiming to create culture change in building industry
The government vows to create "a stronger and more effective regulatory framework" to improve building safety following the Grenfell Tower fire. -
Grenfell fire: MPs call for urgent extended action on proposed cladding ban
A Commons housing committee report has warned that a cladding ban proposed by the government does not go far enough. -
Grenfell review calls for “radical rethink” of safety but no cladding ban
A final report into the Grenfell Tower disaster has not recommended a ban of cladding, despite calls for a culture change in the building industry. -
KPMG to stand down from its advisory role in Grenfell inquiry after facing backlash
Campaigners lambasted KPMG's appointment in the Grenfell Tower investigation due to conflicts of interest. -
Grenfell Tower report slams building regulations as "not fit for purpose"
Dame Judith Hackitt's interim report into the Grenfell Tower tragedy has urged the construction sector to come together to address shortcomings. -
London Fire Brigade slams "lack of competence" in construction industry
A fire safety 'crisis' within the construction industry has been exposed by the London Fire Brigade in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. -
Labour calls on chancellor to fund retrofitting of sprinklers in high rise tower blocks
Labour says government needs to allocate money to social housing providers to fund the retrofitting of sprinklers. -
Government completes large-scale fire safety testing programme
Final test on aluminium composite material cladding completes the government's fire safety testing programme. -
Grenfell Tower Inquiry terms of reference published
Inquiry will examine circumstances surrounding the fire at Grenfell Tower but not wider social housing issues.