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The tower has been left standing since the fire in 2017

Grenfell Tower to be demolished over two-year period

The British government has confirmed that Grenfell Tower in London, which was destroyed by fire in 2017, is to be demolished.

UK • 07 Feb

The Grenfell Tower blaze in 2017 killed 72 people

No penalties for firms that used deadly building material

When the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze in 2017 led to revelations that high-rise public housing buildings across Britain were wrapped in flammable cladding, the UK government vowed the building contractors responsible would pay for their negligence.

Business • 06 Jan

Angela Rayner said the UK government will support the Met Police and the CPS to take action 'as quickly as possible'

Authorities must act 'quickly' over Grenfell - Rayner

The Metropolitan Police in London and the Crown Prosecution Service must act "as quickly as possible" over the Grenfell Tower blaze, the UK's Deputy Prime Minister said.

World • 05 Sep 24

The fire that ripped through the housing block on 14 June 2017 was Britain's deadliest in a residential building since World War II

UK PM issues state apology over Grenfell tower fire

A damning report into the Grenfell Tower fire has found victims, bereaved and survivors were "badly failed" through incompetence, dishonesty and greed, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a state apology for a disaster he said should never have happened.

UK • 05 Sep 24

The building materials company has long said that its
insulation product made up only 5% of the insulation in the tower block, and was used without its recommendation

Kingspan evaded responsibilities over Grenfell - Gove

UK Housing Secretary Michael Gove has accused insulation company Kingspan of trying to "wriggle out of their responsibilities" in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire as he blamed the firm for giving capitalism "a bad name".

World • 19 Jan 24

The fire, in June 2017, left 72 people dead (file pic)

Cladding firm to miss event for Grenfell Tower bereaved

The firm which supplied the cladding on Grenfell Tower in London has failed to take up an invitation to an event where those impacted can speak directly to organisations that many hold responsible for the deadly fire.

UK • 03 Jan 24

The blaze at Grenfell Tower in London killed more than 70 people in 2017

UK gives housebuilders huge bill to remove cladding

Britain has ordered housebuilders to pay around $5.4 billion to help remove dangerous cladding from buildings following a deadly 2017 London fire that left government, developers and owners at loggerheads over how to make properties safe.

Business • 10 Jan 22

Mercedes had been criticised for entering the multi-million euro agreement with Co Cavan-based Kingspan

Kingspan and Mercedes end partnership after backlash

Insulation manufacturer Kingspan has confirmed that it and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team have jointly decided to end their controversial sponsorship deal a week after it was announced.

Business • 09 Dec 21

Kingspan saw its sales rebound in the second half of the year, while tighter control of costs helped it to boost profits

Kingspan sees profits rise 2% despite revenue dip

Shares in Kingspan jumped over 8% today after it announced a full year profit of €508.2m for 2020, a rise of 2% year-on-year, despite a fall in revenue.

Business • 19 Feb 21

The evidence was heard at the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire

Kingspan manager told staff to let file 'gather dust'

A manager at one of the firms behind a flammable insulation used on Grenfell Tower told staff to let concerns about their product "gather dust".

Business • 08 Feb 21

About 5% of the insulation boards sold for use in Grenfell Tower were from Kingspan

Kingspan investor cuts stake over Grenfell concern

A long-time Kingspan shareholder has reduced its stake on concerns about the manufacturer's insulation business raised by an inquiry into England's deadliest fire in 75 years.

Business • 22 Jan 21

Kingspan makes management changes to its insulation board business

Kingspan's insulation chief announces retirement

Kingspan has announced that the Divisional Managing Director of its insulation board business is to retire at the end of the year.

Business • 17 Dec 20

Kingspan's Kooltherm K15 product was the minority material used on the refurbished Grenfell Tower

Kingspan used PR agency after Grenfell Tower blaze

A Grenfell Tower insulation firm worked with a public relations agency to lobby UK politicians weeks after the blaze which killed 72 people, an inquiry has heard.

Business • 10 Dec 20

72 people died in the Grenfell fire in 2017

Kingspan exec admits delay on misleading certification

Senior staff at an insulation firm knew the fire certificate for a product used on Grenfell Tower was misleading for four years before they informed the public, an inquiry has heard.

Business • 07 Dec 20

The 2017 blaze at the north Kensington block killed 72 people

Grenfell architect apologises to victims at inquiry

The director of the architecture firm behind the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower has apologised for the disastrous 2017 fire, telling the bereaved and survivors: "It really shouldn't have happened."

UK • 02 Mar 20

Jacob Rees-Mogg said the Grenfell victims should have used 'common sense'

Tories criticised for Grenfell comments

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen has been criticised for defending his party colleague Jacob Rees-Mogg over his controversial comments about the Grenfell Tower victims.

World • 06 Nov 19

72 people died in the fire which engulfed the tower block in 2017

Grenfell report condemns fire brigade preparation

The London Fire Brigade breached national guidelines by failing to adequately prepare for the Grenfell Tower fire, a damning report has concluded.

UK • 30 Oct 19

74 people died in the blaze at Grenfell Tower in June 2014

Irish woman denies falsely claiming Grenfell aid

An 49-year-old Irish woman is among three people who have denied falsely claiming more than £120,000 meant for Grenfell Tower fire survivors.

UK • 21 May 19

The fire at Grenfell Tower, which has since been covered in plastic sheeting, claimed 72 lives

Six men released after questioning over Grenfell video

Six men have been released after being questioned by police investigating an "offensive" video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire.

UK • 06 Nov 18

Grenfell Tower, covered in plastic sheeting since the blaze, which claimed 72 lives

Grenfell Tower no longer crime scene - police

Grenfell Tower in London is no longer a crime scene after police completed the forensic examination of the site.

UK • 02 Aug 18

Firefighters can be seen spraying liquid at the fire, which was put out in the flat itself at 1.20am

Grenfell Inquiry shown footage of fire inside flat

The Grenfell Tower public inquiry has been played footage of the moment firefighters entered the flat where the deadly inferno began.

Grenfell Inquiry • 19 Jun 18

'Even exploring the possibility that one has been affected can improve people's chances to heal'

'It's really shaken people' - Trauma after Grenfell

On the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster, RTÉ London Correspondent Fiona Mitchell spoke to Emma Kennedy, who manages the NHS Grenfell Outreach Team, about the challenges of helping those affected by the tragedy.

News Lens • 17 Jun 18

Part of the wall of handwritten tributes to the victims of the fire which claimed 72 lives

Grenfell victims remembered one year on from fatal fire

Grenfell Tower survivors and bereaved families have been joined by hundreds of mourners to pay silent respect to the dead one year on.

UK • 14 Jun 18

The 72 lives lost in the tower fire will be remembered at an overnight vigil

Vigil held to mark anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire

A 24-hour vigil is under way in west London to mark the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Grenfell Tower • 13 Jun 18

71 people died in the fire at Grenfell Tower in London last June

Grenfell type blaze is unlikely here - taskforce survey

A report into fire safety has found that there are no concerns that a fire like the Grenfell Tower blaze in London could happen here.

Ireland • 06 Jun 18