The government, building developers and owners' response to recommendations of the inquiry into the Grenfell fire, which took place five years ago today, has been "woefully inadequate" said the Mayor of Londo
A report published this week states that England’s building regulatory environment had seen “increasing freedom” at the same time as “major cladding fires” were occurring.
Building security provider Clearway Group has purchased fire and security technology specialist Sitewatch Fire and Surveillance Ltd to enhance its services.
The Fire Brigades Union has written to the government to demand that it rethinks its decision to reject a key Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendation on the evacuation of disabled residents of high-rise buildings.
The government has announced a package of fire safety measures that will build upon changes following the Grenfell Tower fire and findings from independent inspection reports.
Business owners are being urged to check and maintain their security and fire alarms as it’s revealed that over 30% of call-outs come down to poorly maintained systems.