Jenrick poised to announce £5bn cladding fund

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Press reports say housing secretary also considering £2bn developer levy

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick is expected to today announce £5bn of funding to help remove dangerous cladding on high rise buildings, amid growing clamour over the fate of homeowners trapped in dangerous and unsellable flats.

The government has not yet confirmed details of the announcement, which is expected after prime minister’s questions this afternoon, which could include the introduction of a £2bn levy on developers, according to the Guardian newspaper.

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