Memorial to 72 victims of Grenfell fire to be funded by new legislation

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:20 PM

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New UK government legislation will fund a permanent memorial to the 72 victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in West London. Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced the bill, stating it fulfills the state's duty to honor the victims. The government is on track to complete 70% of the inquiry's recommendations by the end of the year, with 91% of dangerous cladding removed from high-rise buildings. A construction products reform white paper outlines plans for a new regulator and modernized building product rules. New regulations requiring emergency evacuation plans for high-rise buildings will take effect on April 6th. The Metropolitan Police investigation into the fire continues, though some MPs have voiced concerns about its slow progress.

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