Final Grenfell inquiry report released as companies involved brace for criticism

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Report on 2017 disaster is expected to spotlight serious failings among politicians, builders and manufacturers

The report will explain why the fire broke out, examining the decisions that led to its refurbishment, the conduct of the construction companies and shortcomings in government regulation.The report will explain why the fire broke out, examining the decisions that led to its refurbishment, the conduct of the construction companies and shortcomings in government regulation.

The report comes seven years, two months and 20 days after the fire and was delayed from earlier in the summer in part due to the high number of people – about 250 – who faced criticism and needed to be informed in advance.Keir Starmer will respond to the report in the House of Commons at lunchtime and the Metropolitan police have said they will deploy detectives on the Operation Northleigh team investigating possible criminal charges to comb through the findings.

The longer, second-phase report will explain why the fire at Grenfell Tower happened, examining the decisions that led to the refurbishment, the conduct of the construction companies and shortcomings in government regulation.Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters.

 

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