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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason Deputy political editor

Homebuilders agree to put £2bn towards fixing unsafe cladding on high rises in England

Grenfell Tower
Unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings was identified as a major fire safety risk in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster. Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shutterstock

More than 35 homebuilders have agreed to put £2bn towards fixing unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings in England identified in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster, Michael Gove, the housing secretary, has said.

The move had been expected after Gove asked 53 homebuilders to contribute towards fixing buildings they have had a role in developing. More than 35 said they would commit £2bn, but that still leaves a further £3bn needed to address fire safety problems in high-rise buildings across the country.

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