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 · Jul 20, 2023
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 · Jul 18, 2023
Use of Kingspan insulation on towers near Grenfell angers residents Council orders contractor to immediately remove material made by firm implicated in 2017 disaster The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Just 2% of cash to remove Grenfell cladding in Scotland has been spent The Scottish Government received £97m from the UK Government to remove cladding from high-rise buildings Insider UK · Jul 11, 2023
Government urged to remove remaining unsafe cladding quickly The call came as Communities Secretary Michael Gove said progress on high-rise buildings has not been made ‘fast enough’. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
New law promises to protect families after Awaab Ishak and Grenfell Tower fire deaths The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill - brought about after tragedies such as Grenfell and the death of Awaab Ishak - represents the most significant reform of the sector in a decade Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023
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 · Jun 27, 2023
Two debut books win Orwell prizes for political writing Peter Apps’ magnificent account of the Grenfell fire tragedy and Tom Crewe’s historical novel about pioneering Victorian gay rights advocates will each receive £3,000 The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
Prince William and Kate Middleton pay respects to victims of Grenfell fire with touching tribute The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked the 6th anniversary of the residential fire, which killed 72 people and left over 70 injured Woman & Home · Jun 15, 2023
Prince William and Kate pay tribute to Grenfell tower victims on sixth anniversary The Prince and Princess of Wales previously attended a memorial service for the victims of the tragedy last year The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Three Grenfell families still in temporary accommodation six years on from tragedy Royal Borough of Kensignton and Chelsea Council confirm that there are three families of 201 displaced by the tragedy who still haven't yet moved into their new homes Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023
OPINION - The Leader podcast: Grenfell survivors reflect on legacy Six years after the Grenfell tragedy, survivors and witnesses tell their story from the night, and reveal the legacy left by the fire. Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023
Mum whose daughter survived Grenfell fire sews 220ft quilt to honour the 72 lives lost Tuesday Greenidge witnessed the tragedy of Grenfell Tower fire six years ago, when her daughter escaped the blaze. She remembers the 72 victims with her beautiful growing quilt, handmade by the community Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Grenfell, six years on: there’s still no justice for the 72 victims SIX years ago today, London awoke to the almost unimaginable news that a fire in a north Kensington tower block had taken a terrible toll in human life. The horror of the news — that people in a tall building had been trapped in their own homes to die in… Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 OPINION - Jacob Rees-Mogg knighted but no Grenfell charges is a disgrace June 14, 2017, will always haunt me. The anniversary is a reminder of my friend Khadija Saye and the 71 others who died in the Grenfell Tower fire. The memory of being woken up in the early hours by concerned messages and calls, alongside harrowing images on social media, will…
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 OPINION - The agonising delays in justice for Grenfell bring shame on this government Six years ago, London, the country and the world watched in horror as Grenfell Tower burned. My first visit the next morning will forever remain in my memory, as will the details told by the survivors — the tears of anguish, the sweltering heat and the acrid stench of that…
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 Grenfell Tower six years on: the fight for justice continues Thousands due to join a silent walk on Wednesday to mark the sixth anniversary of the tragedy
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 Delay for Grenfell memorial and decision on tower’s future ‘deeply traumatising’ Plans for a Grenfell memorial must be accelerated, an advocate for the victims’ families has said, describing the wait as “punishing” for the community.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 Two-thirds of London boroughs home to tower with ‘Grenfell cladding’ Labour’s shadow housing minister Matthew Pennycook said it “beggars’ belief” that so many still have deadly Grenfell-style ACM cladding
The Week · Jun 14, 2023 How the Grenfell tragedy changed the UK Six years on, the Grenfell Tower tragedy still casts a long shadow over the UK.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 OPINION - Grenfell: Our broken system will not bring those responsible to justice ‘The stark reality is, that for six years we’ve been dealing with a Government who simply doesn’t care’
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 8 cultural tributes to the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, from Steve McQueen’s film to a comprehensive podcast On the sixth anniversary of the tragedy, here’s how to remember those who lost their lives
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 People don’t feel they have justice 6 years on from Grenfell, says priest The priest of a church that became a focal point for Grenfell fire survivors said “people still don’t feel they’ve received justice” six years on.
Evening Standard · May 26, 2023 William voices concern ‘closure some way off’ for Grenfell survivors and families Grenfell is less than a mile from QPR’s Loftus Road ground in Shepherd’s Bush
Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023 Prince William admits huge 'worry' in heartfelt talk with Grenfell survivors The Prince of Wales met survivors and bereaved families six years on from the tragedy as he heard Queen's Park Rangers football club is still supporting the local community