Grenfell Tower tragedy final report lays blame on companies, authorities; key takeaways
Gut-wrenching Grenfell Tower fire incident is to be blamed upon authorities negligence
The Grenfell Tower fire resulted in the loss of 72 lives, a tragedy attributed to failures by the government and the construction industry, as revealed in a damning final report.
Eighteen children were found dead among the 72 people killed in 2017 in the 24-storey block.
The tower block was coated with flammable material due to systematic corruption of the firmsresponsible for the cladding and insulation, inquiry chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick asserted on Sunday.
The report confirmed that the 72 deaths were the result of the condemned companies’ deliberate and sustained manipulation in the fire safety testing of the tower.
The owner of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) was also slammed, as was the tenant management organisation that was accountable for Grenfell.
The Crown Prosecution Service made citizens aware that potential criminal charges will not likely be brought until the end of 2026.
)
Iran launches 'Operation True Promise 3' in retaliation to Israeli strikes, vows further action
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Missiles seen in sky, explosions heard, buildings damaged: What unfolded in Tel Aviv moments after Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes
)
'ENTER PROTECTED SPACES': Millions of Israelis run for shelter as Iran continues to launch barrage of missiles
)
'He sat in the same...': 27 years ago, a Thai singer survived plane crash. His seat number? 11A
)
Israel-Iran conflict: Israel says Iran ‘crossed red lines by daring to fire missiles at civilians’
)
Considered impenetrable, Israel's Iron Dome breached. Here’s how the air defense system works
)
Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, stopped them from producing nuclear weapon - Here's what military official said
)
'Bad unintended infographics': Israel 'apologises' for map showing Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan, and it's not the first time
)
US warns Iran of ‘dire consequences’ if American troops targeted; Tehran confirms casualties | Who said what at UNSC special meeting
)
‘Any country that defends Israel…’: Iran’s stern warning to nations after reports of US helping Tel Aviv intercept missiles
)
Explosions near Khamenei’s residence: Israel strikes Tehran’s 'most guarded' Pasteur neighbourhood - Report
)
Caitlyn Jenner takes shelter in Tel Aviv, drinks wine amid Iran’s strikes on Israel
)
Morning news brief: Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, Iran says dialogue with US 'meaningless' and more
)
Spycraft, infiltration, weapon smuggling: Everything that helped Israel in Operation Rising Lion
)
Biggest show-off buy in IPL? Indian all-rounder won titles with CSK and MI without playing a single game with them
)
'Will bring vile Zionist regime to its knees': In address after attack, Iran's supreme leader Khamenei warns Israel will be 'helpless'
)
Karishma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's cryptic post resurfaces days before his death: Your time...'
)
'Not have happened without US permission': Iran AGAIN accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks, says talks with US 'meaningless'
)
‘All of Israel is under fire’: Iran launches missile barrage after Israeli airstrikes in Tehran
)
Sunjay Kapur death: Can a bee sting lead to a heart attack? Doctors weigh in
)
Moment when Iran launched ballistic missiles on Israel as retaliatory action | Video
)
'Life will definitely become BITTER for them': Supreme leader Khamenei as Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel
)
Israel-Iran war: Two dead in Iranian missile barrage in Israeli city, several wounded as Tehran continues to attack
)
‘Years of planning, 200 aircraft, 300 munitions’: Israel smuggled drones, weapons into Iran before launching strikes | Inside Operation Rising Lion
)
‘Iran has never been weaker’: Netanyahu urges Iranians to rise against 'evil, oppressive regime', warns ‘more strikes on the way’
)
Out of Earth defence: Israel intercepts Iranian ballistic missile in space - What is exoatmospheric interception? WATCH
)
Israel-Iran war to expand in coming days? Tehran WARNS to attack US bases in the region
)
‘Fake, baseless’: Israel denies Iran’s claim of downing two F-35 jets, capturing woman pilot
Prime MinisterKeir Starmerswore that the government would take action against all the companies who were blameworthy for this devastating incident.
Key points from the 1700-page report:
> The residents of Grenfell Tower were wronged by the authorities and the construction industry.
> The governments of David Cameron and Theresa May were warned about the dangers several times between 2012 and 2017, but no solid action was taken.
> The government and RBKC response was “muddled, slow, indecisive, and piecemeal,” doing the bare minimum for the diverse cultural background, for instance, giving halal food to Muslims over Ramadan.Grenfell Tower had no finalised evacuation system.
> The fire started from a damaged fridge and turned into the worst structural fire Britain has ever witnessed since the Blitz.
> A survivor said, “Those involved have blood on their hands.”
> PM Starmersaid the seven-volume report has found the reasons for the failings in the tower, and the government will ensure this negligence will not occur again.
> The inquiry revealed that the government was aware of the risk of using combustible cladding panels and insulation, particularly in high-rise buildings, but “failed to act on what it knew.”
> Up to 800 people became homeless as a consequence, and the RBKC’s response did very little to deal with the intensity of the tragedy.
> Families who lost everything in the fire were made to wait days before being allocated emergency accommodation in hotels. One pregnant woman was forced to sleep on the floor.
Inquiry chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick, along with two other panel members, found that “unscrupulous manufacturers” are to blame, as they intentionally engaged in sustained strategies to manipulate testing processes, misrepresent data, and mislead the market.
He advised that as the construction industry has become “too complex and fragmented,” a single person should be appointed for the supervision of construction products.
In response, the group Grenfell United said: “The inquiry report reveals that whenever there’s a clash between corporate interest and public safety, governments have done everything they can to avoid their responsibilities to keep people safe. The system isn’t broken, it was built this way.”
(With inputs from agencies)