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The hearings began with commemorations of those who lost their lives in the blaze

Grenfell Tower inquiry hears tribute to victims

The final recorded words of a father killed in London's Grenfell Tower fire and a picture of its youngest victim were shared by grieving relatives as the public inquiry into the disaster began.

UK • 21 May 18

24-storey Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames after fire broke out during the night on 14 June 2017

Grenfell review calls for building regulations overhaul

A UK govt review ordered after the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 71 people in London last June has found that Britain's buildings regulation system is broken, but has stopped short of recommending an outright ban on combustible cladding.

Grenfell Tower • 17 May 18

The UK business ministry and Whirlpool both said today no recall of the company's fridge freezer was necessary

Whirlpool fridge model declared safe after London fire

A Whirlpool fridge freezer model has been declared safe after technical investigations ordered by the UK authorities as last year's deadly Grenfell Tower fire was initially thought to have started in one of the appliances.

Business • 15 May 18

The fire last summer left 71 people dead

Grenfell Tower doors fail fire safety test

Fire doors at Grenfell Tower in London could only hold back flames for half the time they were supposed to, investigators have found.

UK • 15 Mar 18

Nguyen has 28 previous convictions for offences including theft, dishonesty, arson and grievous bodily harm.

Jail for man who claimed family died in Grenfell Tower

A serial conman who pretended his family died in the Grenfell Tower fire in London to obtain more than £10,000 meant for the victims has been jailed for 21 months.

Grenfell Tower • 09 Feb 18

Over 70 people died in the fire at Grenfell Tower

Grenfell review calls for culture change in building

A "culture change" is needed to ensure safety is prioritised over costs in the construction industry, a probe ordered after the Grenfell Tower fire has found.

Grenfell Tower • 18 Dec 17

Cladding on buildings in Ireland were assessed following the Grenfell Tower fire in London

Drive-by inspections of high-rise buildings criticised

The Seanad has heard that inspections of high rise buildings in Ireland following the Grenfell Tower fire in London have been drive-by fire inspections.

Ireland • 07 Dec 17

Final Grenfell Tower death toll put at 71

Police in London have confirmed that 71 people were killed in the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy in London five months ago.

News • 16 Nov 17

Denis Murphy was among the more than 80 people killed in the fire

Man with Irish roots confirmed as Grenfell victim

A man with strong links to Ireland has been formally identified as a victim of the Grenfell Tower fire.

World • 30 Aug 17

The blackened shell of what was home to so many people dominates the skyline

Fiona Mitchell: 'Tragedy tourists' compound Grenfell loss

The aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy continues to have a profound impact on the local community.

World • 14 Jul 17

People attend a vigil to mark four weeks since the Grenfell Tower fire, at the memorial wall on Bramley Road, London

Londoners hold vigil for Grenfell Tower victims

Hundreds of people held a vigil in west London last evening for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, as anger simmers over the official reaction and the ongoing investigation.

News • 13 Jul 17

Pictures, flowers and handwritten messages are left in the area

Vigil held for victims of Grenfell Tower fire

Four weeks after flames devoured Grenfell Tower, a grieving community stood quietly in its shadow to remember the dead.

Grenfell Tower • 12 Jul 17

Head of Grenfell inquiry heckled by residents

Residents affected by the Grenfell Tower fire in London have said they still lack confidence in the head of the disaster inquiry after he was heckled during a meeting with them.

Grenfell Tower • 07 Jul 17

A spokeswoman for the Justice 4 Grenfell campaign group said survivors and victims' families are "very, very angry"

Khan calls for commissioners to take over council

London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for commissioners to take over the running of Kensington and Chelsea Council after its leader and deputy leader tendered their resignations in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Grenfell Tower • 01 Jul 17

At least 80 people are believed to have died in the Grenfell tragedy

Council leader resigns over Grenfell tower disaster

The leader of the council dealing with the Grenfell Tower fire has resigned following criticism of his handling of the disaster.

World • 30 Jun 17

People gather outside Kensington Town Hall after the meeting was adjourned

Council ends Grenfell meeting after reporters arrive

A meeting of senior councillors linked to the Grenfell Tower fire descended into chaos when it was scrapped as journalists entered the room.

UK • 29 Jun 17

Grenfell Tower in west London after a fire engulfed the 24-storey building

Man arrested on fraud charges over Grenfell claims

A man has been arrested on suspicion of fraudulently claiming to have lost family members in the Grenfell Tower disaster.

News • 29 Jun 17

At least 80 people were killed in a fire at Grenfell Tower earlier this month

Police 'months' from knowing final Grenfell death toll

Police in London have said it will be months before the final death toll in the Grenfell Tower fire disaster is known.

London fire • 28 Jun 17

Dozens of people were killed in a fire in London earlier this month

75 towers in Britain fail fire safety tests

Seventy five high-rise buildings in 26 local authority areas in Britain have failed fire safety tests, Communities and Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid has said.

London fire • 26 Jun 17

A hole where a panel of cladding was removed is pictured on the Bray residential block in the Chalcots Estate in Swiss Cottage, London

Five towers to be evacuated over fire safety fears

A major evacuation is under way this evening on a London housing estate over fire safety fears in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

London fire • 23 Jun 17

At least 79 people are feared dead after the Grenfell Tower blaze

600 English tower blocks to have cladding tested

The British government is urgently conducting safety checks on an estimated 600 high-rise buildings in England which have exterior cladding panels, according to officials.

News • 22 Jun 17

May apologises for failures in Grenfell response

British Prime Minister Theresa May has apologised for the failures by local and national government in responding to the Grenfell Tower fire.

UK • 21 Jun 17

Protesters storm Kensington Town Hall in London

Protesters storm town hall in London over tower fire

Grief over the Grenfell Tower disaster in London turned into angry protests today as the official death toll rose to at least 30 and dozens more deaths were feared.

London fire • 16 Jun 17

Some of those missing and unaccounted for following the blaze

Campaigners name Syrian refugee as London fire victim

Syrian campaigners have named one of the victims of the devastating west London apartment block fire as Mohammed Alhajali, a 23-year-old refugee who lived on the 14th floor of the tower.

News • 15 Jun 17

The Grenfell Tower is expected to cost property insurers more than £25m

Insurer expects London fire payouts to exceed £25m

This week's fire in a 24-storey block of flats in London is expected to cost property insurers more than £25m, Norwegian insurer Protector Forsikring told Reuters today.

Business • 15 Jun 17