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The Latest Breaking News from Grenfell

Angela Rayner defends handling of meeting with Grenfell survivors and families

Deputy PM acknowledged there wasn’t ‘a consensus’ over future of tower block after her decision to dismantle it

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner denies being ‘aggressive’ in meeting with Grenfell survivors

The Government has officially announced the west London block’s future.

Evening Standard

Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting after families ‘ignored’

Grenfell Tower will be demolished in a process likely to take two years, it has been confirmed.

Evening Standard

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Rayner forced to defend handling of Grenfell Tower plan after families ‘ignored’

Grenfell Tower will be demolished in a process likely to take two years

The Independent UK

‘I lost my daughter in Grenfell Tower. It should come down’

Grenfell Tower will be “carefully” demolished in a process likely to take two years, the government confirmed on Friday, 7 February.

The Independent UK

Grenfell survivor says 'we'll chain ourselves with bars' to block tower block demolition

A survivor who escaped the 20th floor of Grenfell Tower has vowed to chain herself up outside the site to prevent it being taken down

Evening Standard

Grenfell Tower demolition plan revealed as parts to be kept for memorial to 72 victims of fire disaster

Long-awaited Government statement says: ‘It is clear from conversations it remains a sacred site. It is also clear that there is not a consensus about what should happen to it’

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Grenfell Tower set to be demolished amid backlash from survivors

Bereaved families and survivors have previously said ‘no one’ supported plans to demolish the block

The Independent UK

‘It is a reminder’: neighbours split over plan to demolish Grenfell Tower

Some living in its shadow see the tower as an important symbol of injustice, while for others, it is simply too painful

The Guardian - UK

‘Decision has got to be made’, says PM after anger over Grenfell demolition plan

The Government’s decision, shared with families at a private meeting on Wednesday evening, has prompted anger among some bereaved and survivors.

The Independent UK

Rayner's decision to demolish Grenfell Tower branded ‘disgraceful’ by bereaved families

It is expected to be replaced with a ‘sacred space’ designed for ‘for remembering and reflecting’

The Independent UK

Grenfell Tower to be demolished, bereaved families told

What is left of the tower has stood in place since the fatal fire on June 14 2017.

Evening Standard

Grenfell exhibition by Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen promises tragedy will ‘never be forgotten’

Fire claimed 72 lives including the deaths of 18 children

The Independent UK

Potential memorial design teams to meet Grenfell bereaved and survivors

Separately, a decision on the future of the tower itself is expected to be made by the Housing Secretary Angela Rayner next month.

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Evening Standard

Decision on Grenfell Tower demolition to be made within weeks

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will reveal the future of the building in February

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More than a quarter of Grenfell firefighters suffer long-term health disorders, study finds

More than 130 firefighters suffered life-changing conditions

The Guardian - UK

Government must look at effects of toxic smoke on Grenfell firefighters, minister says

Union calls for regular health checks for 600 Grenfell firefighters after many developed long-term conditions

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell firefighters exposed to toxic smoke developed health disorders, study finds

Data from 524 firefighters who risked their lives at the 2017 disaster showed 136 reported life-changing conditions

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Kensington and Chelsea Council extends ban on Grenfell contractors from future projects

The decision was finalised during a leadership meeting on December 11

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Residents of luxury apartments close to Buckingham Palace win battle to remove Grenfell-style cladding

Leaseholders at the block in Artillery Place say they have suffered ‘significant emotional and financial stress’ since the discovery of fire safety hazards

Evening Standard

Tower Hamlets: London council orders removal of dangerous Grenfell-style cladding in 'UK first'

Tower Hamlets said order against freeholder of building in Stepney was first of its kind in the UK

Evening Standard

Ministers unveil 2029 cladding deadline amid pleas to prevent ‘another Grenfell’

The Government announced the the Remediation Acceleration Plan whilst acknowledging work has been too slow.

The Guardian - UK

Cladding will be fixed on high-rise buildings in England by 2029, says Angela Rayner

Deputy prime minister announced acceleration plan and criticised pace of works seven years after Grenfell fire

The Guardian - UK

Too many buildings remain unsafe after Grenfell disaster, housing minister warns

Labour peer Wajid Khan tells House of Lords remediation work is yet to start on half of properties with unsafe cladding

Evening Standard

Louis Tomlinson donates cherished football shirt to Grenfell tribute project

Tomlinson’s touching gesture comes hours after he attended former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne’s funeral

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