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The government is bringing forward changes that will improve building and fire safety, so that people will be, and will feel, safer in their homes.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This circular letter draws attention to the publication of revised Building Regulations and Fire Safety Procedural Guidance.
Secretary of State for Communities, the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP writes to residents.
The Government Office for Science has today (Friday 29 May) published the minutes from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings 1 to 34, up until the beginning of May.
This circular draws attention to amendments to Approved Document B (fire safety) 2019 edition, volume 1: Dwellings & volume 2: buildings other than dwellings.
A further update to reforms of the building safety system, including the publication of the Building Safety Fund for the remediation of non-ACM cladding systems prospectus.
An update for the Grenfell Community.
Writing in today’s Western Mail, Welsh Secretary Simon Hart set out the importance of moving forward out of lockdown as one United Kingdom
Over 1 million boxes of essential food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across England.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and the work being done locally.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will co-host the virtual Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference.
Essential safety work to replace unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings will continue during the Covid-19 emergency.
Letter to stakeholders to provide an update on non-ACM remediation and the Building Safety Fund.
Governor Dakin's sixth radio address announcing the arrival of a Security Assistance Team, along with other aid, from the United Kingdom.
Letter from Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP on the government’s plan to reform the building safety system, including the impact of COVID-19 on remediation of unsafe cladding.
New measures announced include mandatory sprinkler systems and consistent wayfinding signage in all new high-rise blocks of flats over 11 metres tall.
Governor Dakin's fourth national radio addressing, focusing on answering questions and concerns raised by the general public during national lockdown.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and shielding the most vulnerable.
Governor Dakin third radio address to the nation giving key advice and information on how to live during COVID-19 lockdown.
Governor Dakin's second national radio address, during curfew and lockdown, explaining how to register as an 'essential service provider'.
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