New Deadlines Announced for Resolving Dangerous Cladding Issues in England
The UK government has set new deadlines for the remediation of dangerous cladding on buildings over 11 meters tall, requiring action by 2029. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner termed these plans as decisive, yet advocacy groups have criticized them as inadequate. The government aims to tackle issues stemming from the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, with costs estimated between £12.6 billion and £22.4 billion. Despite the proposed plan, affected residents are expressing ongoing concerns about safety and the bureaucratic complexities involved in the remediation process.