All ACM articles
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In Focus
Investigation: how are councils assessing the risks of uPVC cladding in low-rise housing after the Barnet fire?
When a fire in 2023 destroyed four terraced houses Barnet Council brought the housing sector’s attention to an overlooked fire safety issue: the use of uPVC cladding in low-rise homes. Have other councils heeded its warning?
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Newham Council wins landmark case against building owner over cladding removal
Local authority successfully prosecutes Chaplair Limited for delays in replacing flammable cladding
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Official said ACM panels went ‘whoosh!’ when ignited, Grenfell Inquiry hears
Email sent by senior official Brian Martin just 18 months before Grenfell fire
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BRE manager did not tell minister that ACM had failed fire test 16 years before Grenfell
Debbie Smith denied reaching agreement with senior official to withhold key details about cladding from minister in meeting three days after fire, inquiry hears
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Five more blocks identified for ACM remediation
Government releases update on fire safety work progress
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75 high-rise ACM blocks will not be repaired by Christmas
Housing minister Chris Pincher provides update to parliament on anniversary of Grenfell
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ACM panels ‘not involved’ in Ballymore block blaze
Developer claims Grenfell-style combustible cladding played no part in major fire at New Providence Wharf development
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Giant ACM-clad Ballymore block hit by blaze
Ballymore subsidiary had been ‘named and shamed’ by the government in January for failing to remove cladding
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Cladding remediation work edges forward
Five more buildings have put plans in place to remove their ACM
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Government announces £30m fund to relieve waking watch costs
Fund to pay for installation of fire alarms
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Councils begin action against owners of 30 buildings still wrapped in ACM cladding
Government promises further measures if work is not carried out
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Watchdog criticises ‘slower than expected’ cladding repair work
National Audit Office says government expects to foot the bill for 94 out of 208 private sector projects