Government responds to Grenfell Tower Inquiry

The government has responded to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's final report, accepted the findings and set out plans to act on all 58 recommendations.

New reforms will aim to ensure that all homes are safe, secure and built to the highest standards. Under the proposals for change, industry will be held to account for failure, with new regulatory measures.

The reforms include plans for a new single construction regulator to ensure those responsible for building safety are held to account and tougher oversight of those responsible for testing and certifying, manufacturing and using construction products with serious consequences for those who break the rules.

There will be a legal duty of candour through a new Hillsborough Law, which will compel public authorities to disclose the truth, ensuring transparency in major incidents, and holding those responsible for failures to account.

There are also plans for stronger, clearer, and enforceable legal rights for residents, making landlords responsible for acting on safety concerns.

Social housing residents will be empowered to challenge landlords and demand safe, high-quality housing, by expanding the Four Million Homes training programme.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said: "The Grenfell Tower tragedy claimed 72 innocent lives in a disaster that should never have happened. The final report exposed in stark and devastating detail the shocking industry behaviour and wider failures that led to the fire, and the deep injustices endured by the bereaved, survivors, and residents.

"We are acting on all of the Inquiry’s findings, and today set out our full response, detailing the tough action we are taking to drive change and reform the system to ensure no community will ever have to face a tragedy like Grenfell ever again.

"That means greater accountability, stronger regulation, and putting residents at the heart of decision-making. We must deliver the fundamental change required. We owe that to the Grenfell community, to the country, and to the memory of those who lost their lives."

Building Safety Minister Alex Norris said: "The Grenfell Tower fire was a preventable tragedy, and the failings it exposed demanded fundamental change.

"Our response today to the Inquiry’s findings sets out a comprehensive plan to reform the construction sector, strengthen oversight and make sure that residents are the priority when deciding on building safety issues.

"We will continue working closely with industry, local authorities and the Grenfell community to make sure these reforms deliver real, lasting change and rebuild trust."