RAAC scandal: Companies accused of taking advantage of concrete crisis in schools and raising prices

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There has been a growing row over who will pay to pick up the bill for RAAC repairs after the government announced more than 100 schools in England would have to shut or partially close because of the risks associated with it.

It contains 12 classrooms, design and technology rooms and newly-fitted laboratories.Sarah has secured six temporary classrooms for 12 weeks, at the cost of £215,000, but she still needs to get hold of furniture for students and teachers.Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has insisted the costs will be covered by the Department for Education.

But many companies are being accused of taking advantage of the situation and increasing their prices. Sarah was quoted £8,000 for six temporary toilets.'Government most proactive' over concrete crisis There has been a growing row over who will pay to pick up the bill for RAAC repairs after the government announced last week thatwill reveal existing asbestos and there will be an additional cost in managing that potentially dangerous situation.

 

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