Overview

• Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced an investigation into seven companies linked to the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 72 lives in 2017.
• The firms, including Arconic, Kingspan, and Celotex, have been accused of misrepresenting fire safety data and prioritizing profit over safety.
• The investigations will utilize new powers under the Procurement Act 2023, potentially leading to bans on these companies from public contracts.
• The government has accepted all 58 recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, with some requiring further consultation and phased implementation through 2028.
• The remains of Grenfell Tower are set to be demolished over the next two years, while police and prosecutors aim to conclude their criminal investigations by late 2026.