Former Open champion and Ryder Cup star ends deal with Grenfell insulation firm
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 Irish golfer Shane Lowry has ended his partnership with Kingspan after it was found to have shown a "complete disregard" for fire safety before the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said that survivors of the Grenfell fire tragedy want "change and justice", and that such change must come quickly. She committed to "working at pace" to ensure people get justice, and ensuring safety for people living in similar tower blocks. Rayner's comments comes after Sir Keir Starmer issued a state apology for a disaster he said should never have happened. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a formal apology on behalf of the state to the victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 72 lives. Acknowledging the government's failure to protect those affected, Starmer expressed deep regret and recognized the victims' ongoing sense of betrayal. He emphasized that the tragedy should never have occurred, stating the country failed in its fundamental duty to safeguard its citizens.
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The Met Police says its officers are investigating individuals and companies for serious criminal offences over the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy estimates it'll take 12 to 18 months to gather the evidence that will secure justice for victims. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Seven years after 72 people were killed in the high-rise building fire in London, the inquiry found that a "combination of causes" led to the tower being covered in combustible cladding.
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