New measures to ensure another Grenfell tragedy never happens again have been announced by the Government.

It wants to work with building control to reform the sector and ensure standards are met.

It has also committed to not attend certain public events with the ‘seven most highly criticised companies’ associated with the Grenfell tragedy.

Remediation Bill

It follows the King’s Speech earlier this month, which confirmed plans to introduce a Remediation Bill to speed up the remediation of buildings with unsafe cladding.

Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy, Samantha Dixon (pictured) said: “The Grenfell tragedy should never have happened, and we remain committed to learning and acting on its failings.

The Grenfell tragedy should never have happened, and we remain committed to learning and acting on its failings. ”

“High standards, responsibility and safety must underpin the whole building process, upheld by everyone across the profession.

“The measures announced today are an important step to cementing these standards and delivering on our commitment of safe homes fit for the future.”

Criminal charges

It comes after the Metropolitan Police said Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies could face criminal charges over the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.

Potential offences under consideration include corporate gross negligence manslaughter, fraud, health and safety breaches and misconduct in public office.

In an update at New Scotland Yard, the force said it would submit evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) by the end of September this year.

A final decision on whether to bring charges could take until June 2027 – 10 years after the fire in west London, which killed 72 people. If the CPS does decide to prosecute, any trials are unlikely to begin before 2029.