All Grenfell inquiry articles – Page 7
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Opinion
Addressing the problems of public procurement
A newly published government green paper has the potential to profoundly impact UK architectural practice, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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News
Making sure equipment works for remote hearings led to restart delay, Grenfell Inquiry says
Christmas break and lockdown mean most recent day of hearing was 9 December
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News
Survivors launch Grenfell law suits as council begins action against cladding firm
Cases filed at High Court last month - as inquiry announces it will restart with remote hearings on February 8
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News
New regulator is ‘response to disturbing allegations of malpractice heard by Grenfell Inquiry’
Government admits weaknesses in present construction product testing regime are behind decision
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News
Grenfell Tower Inquiry delayed by coronavirus again
Remote hearings could take place next month
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Opinion
Answer the question – and shoulder the responsibility
Dodging questions can have devastating consequences, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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News
Decision due tomorrow on whether Grenfell Inquiry will restart as planned
Announcement expected on Wednesday in the wake of new lockdown restrictions
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News
Khan calls for developer tax to pay for fire safety work
Mayor of London says tariff could be paid over next ten years
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Features
Grenfell Inquiry explainer: How rival insulation firms covered up fire-safety data
As module two is suspended till next year, Jim Dunton looks at the spotlight it has placed on product manufacturers so far
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News
Kingspan hired lobbyists and ‘gamed’ tests for commercial gain after Grenfell, inquiry told
Judith Hackitt, Clive Betts and Amber Rudd on ‘target list’ as firm sought to cast doubt on safety of rival non-combustible products
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News
Kingspan staff joked ‘all we do is lie’ about products’ fire safety
Grenfell Inquiry barrister accuses firm’s technical director of exploiting weakness in legislation to make sales
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News
Kingspan boss denies putting occupants of K15 towers at risk
Grenfell Inquiry QC grills technical director over failure to withdraw safety certificate for 14 years
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News
Fire expert warned of ‘accident waiting to happen’ three years before fire, Grenfell Inquiry hears
’Is the reality that you were just in too deep by this point?’ Kingspan’s technical lead asked
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News
Grenfell digest: More Kingspan revelations – plus what did government know?
Inquiry shown emails from civil servants, as further details emerge of insulation giant’s efforts to convince industry K15 was safe for high-rises
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News
Grenfell Inquiry hears non-compliance of combustible insulation ‘lost on’ Kingspan tech boss
Hearing shown email from NHBC calling LABC certificate for K15 insulation ‘garbage’
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Opinion
Why is the industry waiting for the threat of jail?
Tough new building safety laws are on their way and they will shake up a complacent sector, writes Andrew Mellor
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News
Grenfell manufacturer used test results from trial product to reassure worried contractors
The trial insulation product tested was not what was being sold on the market, Grenfell Inquiry hears
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News
Grenfell Inquiry: Kingspan manager apologises for foul-mouthed reaction to safety queries
Philip Heath emailed colleagues insulting a consultant that questioned whether product was safe to use
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News
Government is revising Building Safety Bill, says Hackitt
Chair of safety steering group says department wants ‘resolution’ for those trapped in unsafe flats
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News
Kingspan threatened to sue for defamation after flawed tests exposed, Grenfell Inquiry hears
Kingspan employee responsible for testing was a ‘functioning drug addict’