The crisis over crumbling aerated concrete in English schools could exacerbate the lingering problem of asbestos in public buildings, creating an even bigger headache for the government and causing the re-emergence of a long unresolved issue.
More than 150 schools have been found to contain buildings made from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), which has been assessed to be at risk of collapse after exceeding its 30-year lifespan, with many closing because of safety concerns.
