Seven Firms Face Blacklist Over Role in Grenfell Tower Tragedy

The UK government is investigating companies linked to the 2017 fire and pledges sweeping reforms to improve building safety and accountability.

Seven companies, including Arconic, Saint-Gobain, and Kingspan, face potential debarment from government contracts under the Procurement Act following their roles in the Grenfell Tower disaster.
The government has accepted all 58 recommendations from the Grenfell Inquiry's final report, which highlighted 'systematic dishonesty' in the construction and materials industries.
Proposed reforms include creating a single construction regulator, revising fire safety guidelines, and introducing tougher penalties, including fines and imprisonment for safety violations.
New measures aim to empower residents with enforceable legal rights, improve fire safety training, and strengthen oversight of landlords and building safety practices.
The Grenfell Tower, where 72 people died in 2017, will be carefully demolished over two years, and quarterly progress reports will monitor the implementation of reforms.