More buildings to receive dangerous cladding removal funding
The UK government is expanding funding for the removal of dangerous cladding to include buildings under 36 feet. This initiative aims to address safety risks in lower-rise residential properties following the lessons of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Why it matters
This policy change addresses a critical safety gap for leaseholders in smaller buildings who were previously excluded from financial support for essential fire safety remediation.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Taller buildings like Nova House have undergone replacement of unsafe cladding
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