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Devastating Grenfell Tower fire was result of decades of institutional failings, damning final report finds

All 72 deaths were avoidable as cladding manufacturers engaged in ‘systematic dishonesty’ and successive governments failed to act on warnings, report finds

The Independent UK

Firms criticised by Grenfell inquiry face calls to be banned from public contracts

Exclusive: About £250m in UK deals made in past five years with companies involved in tower’s ill-fated refit

The Guardian - UK

Shane Lowry faces new pressure to end Kingspan deal as Grenfell report due

Golfer has resisted calls from bereaved and survivors of Grenfell fire to sever sponsorship with insulation firm

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Don’t leave Covid and Grenfell inquiries to ‘gather dust’, families tell Starmer

Coalition of groups calls on government to set up body to monitor whether recommendations are acted upon

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It’s seven years since the Grenfell fire, and we’re still fighting for justice. But now we have allies

Grenfell, Hillsborough, Covid: the legal system doesn’t work for victims like us – so we’re uniting to make sure we are heard, says activist Natasha Elcock

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell bereaved and survivors must wait until 2027 for suspects to face trial

Families say wait for charges is ‘unbearable’, as police say they must take public inquiry’s final report into account

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell should have been a wake-up call – but the UK still doesn't take fire safety seriously because of who is most at risk

In March 2023, a fire in Tower Hamlets, east London, claimed the life of Mizanur Rahman, a 41-year-old father-of-two from Bangladesh. Five fire engines and 35 firefighters attended the call to the two-bedroom flat in Maddocks House, on the Tarling West housing estate, in the early hours of the morning.

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New legislation ‘should mean nobody’s life is put at risk’ in social housing

The new Act includes Awaab’s law and measures campaigned for in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.

The Independent UK

Pearl Mackie: ‘I think this might be the most important job I ever do’

The ‘Doctor Who’ star talks to Nicole Vassell about playing the chair of the Grenfell survivors’ collective, the impact of queer roles and her quarter-life breakdown

The Independent UK

Fire disaster which claimed 50 lives that we should never forget

The fire was started by three schoolboys

Liverpool Echo

Covid and Grenfell families call for oversight of inquiry outcomes

Campaigners say mechanism is needed to ensure public inquiry recommendations are not ignored

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell families call for ‘accountability’ at Glastonbury Festival talk

Members of Grenfell United spoke at the festival’s Left Field tent on Sunday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Grenfell anniversary marked by emotional vigils and poignant embrace with firefighters

The anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster was marked with protests up and down the country, with firefighters forming a guard of honour at one survivors' march in London

Daily Mirror

Anger over ‘unresolved strands’: ‘We should not be in this situation six years after Grenfell’

An annual silent walk will take place in memory of those who died, with people encouraged to wear green to show they are united for justice

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‘Compassion and understanding needed when future of Grenfell Tower is decided’

The tower stands in north Kensington, west London, covered in a protective wrap showing a green heart.

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‘Frustration over lack of change six years on from Grenfell is turning to anger’

An annual silent walk will take place in memory of those who died, with people encouraged to wear green to show they are united for justice.

Manchester Evening News

Awaab's Law: What MPs said about crucial Bill as campaign clears major hurdle in Commons

"This should never have happened"

Manchester Evening News

'72 people died in Grenfell but so little changed... it took another tragedy in Awaab for action to finally happen'

The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill - including the amendment Awaab's Law - will finally be debated in the House of Commons

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Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

Housing Secretary Michael Gove said making it mandatory to hold qualifications will improve standards across the sector.

Manchester Evening News

Awaab's Law: What the new announcement means and what's next for social housing

'Vital' law changes are on the way

The Guardian - UK

‘Every death was avoidable’: Grenfell Tower inquiry closes after 400 days

While the government apologised, the counsel attacked companies for a ‘merry-go-round of buck-passing’

Daily Mirror

Hillsborough Law unites people fighting the state in every corner of Britain

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's Hillsborough Law brought together different people fighting the state for justice in every corner of the land - including Margaret Aspinall, whose son was one of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough tragedy

Daily Mirror

Kate and William's touching words to Grenfell survivors that showed 'they really care'

Survivor Tiago Alves, 25, said The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met 11 campaigners from Grenfell United, as well as children and some of the bereaved

The Independent UK

Grenfell anniversary: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet survivors and bereaved

William and Kate are also attending a multi-faith service at the base of the tower, organised by the campaign group Grenfell United.

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell anniversary: Westminster Abbey bell tolls 72 times for victims

Names of the deceased read out by faith leaders at service attended by survivors, bereaved and politicians

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