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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent

Final Grenfell inquiry report released as companies involved brace for criticism

The outside of Grenfell Tower. There are two banners at the top, one with a green heart and one that says 'Grenfell forever in our hearts'
The report will explain why the fire broke out, examining the decisions that led to its refurbishment, the conduct of the construction companies and shortcomings in government regulation. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Companies and public authorities involved in the Grenfell Tower refurbishment are braced for wide-ranging criticisms when the final public inquiry report on the 2017 disaster is released at 11am on Wednesday.

The 1,700-page report is expected to spotlight serious failings among national and local politicians, builders, material manufacturers and sales people, fire-testing experts and the London fire brigade. The inquiry chair, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, and his inquiry panel colleagues, the architect Thouria Istephan and housing expert Ali Akbor, will also make recommendations to the government to ensure such a disaster is not repeated.

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