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As it happened: Grenfell victims were 'badly failed'

Follow developments live as they happen as the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry into the deaths of 72 people is released.

UK • 04 Sep 24

71 people were killed in the Grenfell fire tragedy in London

Grenfell resident acted 'quickly' when fire started

The lawyer representing the occupant of the flat in which the Grenfell Tower fire started says his client has been left terrified and traumatised by the events of that night, and as a result of lies which were subsequently spread about him.

UK • 06 Jun 18

71 people were killed in the tragedy in Kensington

Grenfell refurbishment firms criticised at inquiry

Firms involved in refurbishing Grenfell Tower faced a barrage of criticism at the public inquiry as it was claimed "corporate silence" could endanger lives in future.

UK • 05 Jun 18

71 people were killed during the tragedy in Kensington, west London

'Stay put' policy failed - preliminary Grenfell report

A preliminary report into the Grenfell Tower fire has found that the policy of urging people to "stay put" in the building had failed barely half an hour after the fire started.

UK • 04 Jun 18

Photos of those who died are held by relatives

Memorial held for Grenfell Tower victims

A national service of remembrance has taken place at St Paul's Cathedral in London to mark six months to the day since the Grenfell Tower disaster.

UK • 14 Dec 17

Police now believe that the death toll from the blaze on 14 June may fall slightly from the current estimate of around 80

Grenfell investigation may consider individual charges

The criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire may consider individual as well as corporate manslaughter charges, London's Metropolitan Police has said.

News • 19 Sep 17

The inquiry will examine the actions of Kensington and Chelsea Council both before and after the fire

Anger continues as Grenfell Tower inquiry begins

The first hearing of the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower blaze concluded to a chorus of heckles after a prominent lawyer attempted to quiz the probe's chairman.

World • 14 Sep 17

At least 80 people died in the fire in west London in June

Woman charged with fraud over Grenfell support claim

A woman who allegedly falsely claimed her husband died in the Grenfell Tower fire and obtained more than £10,000 in funds allocated for survivors has appeared in court.

World • 05 Sep 17

Cladding used on Grenfell Tower is believed to have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire

82 UK tower blocks found to have unsafe cladding

At least 82 British tower blocks are known to have a cladding system which failed fire safety tests conducted in the wake of last month's deadly blaze in London.

UK • 28 Jul 17

At least 80 people died in the 14 June fire at Grenfell Tower

Corporate manslaughter suspected over Grenfell fire

Detectives investigating the Grenfell Tower fire have "reasonable grounds" to suspect that corporate manslaughter offences may have been committed, Scotland Yard has said.

UK • 27 Jul 17

Officers are seen catching their breath as they climbed the staircase

Grenfell footage shows blackened interiors

New footage has been released from inside the remains of Grenfell Tower, four weeks after the tragic fire.

UK • 12 Jul 17

At least 80 people died after Grenfell Tower caught fire on 14 June

Outside experts to run council responsible for Grenfell

A specialist taskforce is to take over the running of key services at Kensington and Chelsea Council in the wake of last month's Grenfell Tower fire disaster in London.

News • 05 Jul 17

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