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

Firms criticised by Grenfell inquiry face calls to be banned from public contracts

The shrouded structure of Grenfell Tower looms over a temporary wall on which 'Grenfell' is written inside a love heart
Members of the Grenfell community believe Wednesday’s final inquiry report should increase the likelihood of criminal prosecutions. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA

Companies criticised by the Grenfell Tower inquiry are facing calls to be banned from public contracts as it emerged that about £250m in deals have been made in the past five years with corporations involved in the high-rise’s refurbishment.

A leading member of Grenfell United, which represents bereaved family members and survivors of the tower’s 2017 fire, said companies found to have been to blame should no longer receive public contracts.

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