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UK Firms Evade Accountability for Flammable Cladding After Grenfell Disaster

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UK Firms Evade Accountability for Flammable Cladding After Grenfell Disaster

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  • The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire revealed widespread use of flammable cladding on public housing, leading to government promises of accountability.
  • Despite initial vows, contractors have largely avoided penalties for using non-compliant cladding, with only five out of 26 owners filing for compensation.
  • Only a small fraction of the costs for replacing dangerous cladding has been recovered, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill, estimated to exceed £4 billion.
  • The National Housing Federation criticized government procedures that may discourage legal actions against builders responsible for installing unsafe materials.
  • Over 700 buildings have had dangerous cladding replaced, but around 1,800 more remain, raising ongoing safety concerns among residents.

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