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Gove says he is “fully committed” to Grenfell community in penned letter

Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), Michael Gove, penned a public message to the residents of Grenfell summarising topics discussed at a community meeting in May. Read More

BAFE and NAPIT celebrate new fire safety system certification

BAFE and NAPIT has announced what is said to be the 'first ever' Third-Party Certification to the DS301 competency scheme. Read More

Leaseholders face total of £250,000 insurance bill to avoid risk of eviction

Residents in Greater Manchester have been told to pay an upfront insurance bill of £250,000, after fire safety defects were found. Read More

New Fire Safety Regulations in England to implement ‘most’ Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations

The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 introduce new duties implementing recommendations of the Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry. Read More

Fire and the haunting impact of past decisions in building design

Iain Cox highlights the importance of looking at a building's design and use as a priority when considering fire safety. Read More

Kensington & Chelsea council found liable for effects of Grenfell Tower fire on nine people

The Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been found liable for the effects of the Grenfell Tower fire on nine people, including four deaths. Read More

Firefighters attend blaze at a high-rise block near Grenfell

The London Fire Brigade has said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were sent to a tower block in Queensdale Crescent after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning. Read More

Five-year anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire marked by silent walk as Mayor of London and observers call for further change

14 June 2022 sees the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, and is set to be marked by Grenfell United with a Silent Walk. Read More

Sadiq Khan is “extremely concerned” over lack of progress made by government since the first phase of Grenfell Inquiry

According to London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, ministers have “failed to complete a single recommendation” from the first phase of the Grenfell Inquiry. Read More

Can we do more to learn from major fires in other countries?

Ron Alalouff investigates the lack of examples of international action following fires in other countries. Read More

Ministers urged to reveal whether dangerous cladding tested in the early 2000s was used at Grenfell

Dr Jonathan Evans is demanding ministers disclose whether cladding that failed fire tests in 2002, was used at Grenfell Tower. Read More

LFB updates on progress in implementing its Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations

Two years after the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published recommendations, LFB has shared an update on its progress in implementing them. Read More

FIA Fireside Chat: Neil Gibbons on his appreciation for fire professionals and how CROSS is key to improving fire safety for all

We pick out some of the best bits from the FIA's recent fireside chat with Neil Gibbons, Fire Lead at Collaborative Reporting for CROSS-UK. Read More

Are industry professionals confident in the new Building Safety Bill?

Experts discuss whether they believe the proposed Building Safety Bill can prevent another tragic event like Grenfell from happening again. Read More

SCS Director discusses the importance of smoke control system maintenance

Allan Meek discusses the importance of smoke control maintenance and why it should only be done by industry professionals. Read More

Building safety management – moving forward with big data management solutions

Chris Miles and Simon Ince discuss the issues in building safety data management that have led UL to develop Built InForm. Read More



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