Grenfell Tower fire

  • UK NewsFinal Grenfell report reveals corporate greed and systemic failures

    Grenfell tower inquiry: Demanding accountability for systemic failures

    Today, Sir Martin Moore-Bick released his final inquiry report on the Grenfell Tower fire. The report highlighted numerous issues, but the most poignant moment was the reading of the 72 names of those who perished. Sir Martin took four minutes to read the names, which have become familiar to those attending Grenfell’s memorials. Among the victims was Hesham Rahman, who…

  • UK NewsRelatives of the deceased and people directly affected by the Grenfell Tower fire react to the final report into the fire being released in London, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. The report on the fire in which 72 people were killed in June 2017, says decades of failure by government and industry made the high-rise a "death trap". (AP Photo/Frank Augstein).

    Grenfell survivors condemn seven-year delay to justice

    Bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire have criticised the inquiry into the disaster, labelling it a “seven-year delay to justice.” Their comments followed the publication of the inquiry report, which condemned government, building companies, contractors, fire safety experts, and council staff for their roles in the tragedy seven years ago. Karim Khalloufi, who lost his sister Khadija…

  • UK NewsGrenfell families face lengthy wait for justice

    Grenfell families face lengthy wait for justice

    Families of Grenfell Tower disaster victims may face years of waiting for prosecutions, despite today’s significant report highlighting the failures that led to the tragedy. The Metropolitan Police are examining potential offences, including corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, along with health and safety breaches. However, they estimate it could take at least 18 months to thoroughly review the findings of…

  • UK NewsFinal Grenfell Tower fire report released after seven years

    Final Grenfell Tower fire report released after seven years

    Today marks the release of the final report into the Grenfell Tower fire, more than seven years after the tragedy. The 2017 blaze in west London claimed the lives of 72 individuals, ranging from an unborn baby to an 84-year-old woman. These are the stories of some of the victims. **Anthony “Tony” Disson, 65** Tony Disson, a retired lorry driver,…