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Overview

Last updated: 20 May 2026

Theme	Number of recommendations	In progress	Complete
The construction industry	28	20	8
Fire and rescue services	13	9	4
Response and recovery	14	9	5
Vulnerable people and Phase 1 recommendations	6	2	4
Total	61	40	21

Introduction

This is the government’s fourth progress update on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 recommendations.Ìý

This progress report has been published alongside the:Ìý

• College of Fire and Rescue consultationÌý
• Call forÌýevidenceÌýon the scope of building professions, trades and occupations
• Building control independent panel report and government response
• Public engagement policyÌý
• Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) research on construction productsÌý

Since the Annual Report published in FebruaryÌý2026, we have completed aÌýfurther 9 recommendations.ÌýRecommendationsÌý22, 23,Ìý27ÌýandÌý28Ìýare related to the construction industry, andÌý51, 52, 53, 54 and 55Ìýare related to response and recovery.Ìý

WeÌýremainÌýcommitted to acting on all 58 recommendations and addressing the findings of the Inquiry.Ìý

Timeline for deliveryÌý

We continue toÌýexpect that all recommendations will be implemented by the end of 2029.ÌýThis is because some actions require new legislation to be introduced inÌýParliament. DeliveryÌýis ongoing acrossÌýremainingÌýrecommendations.Ìý

The implementation timelineÌýhas been updatedÌýtoÌýreflect our latest milestonesÌýandÌýdelivery plans.Ìý

Update on wider reformÌý

RemediationÌýacceleration plan (RAP)Ìý

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)ÌýmonitorsÌýthe remediation progression of residential buildings that are over 11 metres tall and have unsafe cladding. As ofÌýMarchÌý2026, MHCLG wasÌýmonitoringÌý4,322Ìýof these buildings.ÌýÌý

This is estimated to be between 50%ÌýtoÌý76%Ìýof the residential buildingsÌýexpected to beÌýincluded in MHCLG’s remediation programmes.ÌýÌý

Overall, remediation works have been started onÌý2,399Ìýbuildings (56% ofÌýmonitoredÌýbuildings). Remediation works have been completed onÌý1,531 buildings (35% ofÌýmonitoredÌýbuildings).ÌýÌý

This includes progress on:Ìý

• high rise buildings (over 18 metres tall)Ìý
• mid-rise buildings (between 11 to 18 metres tall)Ìý

Higher-risk regimeÌý

We are reviewingÌýelements of the higher-risk ‎building control regime toÌýmake sureÌýit is applied in a proportionate way.ÌýWe wantÌýa regime ‎that strikes the right balance between:Ìý

• ensuring robust oversight of safety critical worksÌý

• ‎enabling building works to proceed efficiently and without undue delaysÌýÌý

• avoiding excessive ‎documentation burdens on applicantsÌý

Our aim is toÌýmaintainÌýthe safety principles that are the ‎core intention of the higher-risk building control regime. AÌýproportionate approach is not a ‎compromise on safety.  ‎ÌýÌý

The higher-risk building control regime was introduced to ensure safety and standards are built ‎into the entire lifecycle of a building. However, it has become clear some aspects of the regime are not working as ‎intended. WeÌýknow that some partsÌýof the ‎regime are considered disproportionate and may beÌýmaking it less efficient. ‎Ìý

We are currently consulting on proposals to change how certain small-scale building work is ‎handled within the higher-risk building regime and the wider building control system.ÌýThisÌýconsultation ‎on theÌýcategorisation of higher-risk building workÌýlaunched onÌý26 March and will be open ‎until 28 MayÌý2026.Ìý

A ‎consultation on telecommunicationsÌýworkÌýalsoÌýran from 27 January to 24 MarchÌý2026. We expect to publish the government’s responseÌýin the coming months.Ìý

Social housing reformsÌý

We are continuing to review the Right to Manage regulations and guidance,Ìýwhich govern the establishment,ÌýoperationÌýand oversight of Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs).ÌýDuringÌýMarch and AprilÌý2026,ÌýweÌýconvenedÌýan expert steering group to help us assessÌýhow more tenants can be encouraged and supported to use the Right to Manage to take control of their housing management withÌýappropriate supportÌýand oversight.ÌýThe review isÌýexploringÌýissues with theÌýregulatory framework which may impede the effectiveÌýoperation and oversight ofÌýTMOs,ÌýandÌýassessingÌýhow we can encourageÌýthe establishment of newÌýTMOs.Ìý

We are takingÌýa number ofÌýother steps to support social housing providers to work with tenants to improve the quality of their housing services and engagement withÌýtenants.ÌýOnÌý2 AprilÌý2026Ìýthe Social Housing Innovation FundÌýissuedÌý£2ÌýmillionÌýin grant funding to 20ÌýorganisationsÌýto develop andÌýtest innovative approaches to resident engagement.ÌýTheÌýParliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Baroness Taylor,ÌýhasÌýhostedÌýa roundtableÌýwith tenant, landlordÌýandÌýsector representativesÌýtoÌýexplore how tenants, social landlords and government can work together to tackleÌýthe stigma some residents face.Ìý

TenantÌýengagementÌýisÌýan important part of ourÌýworkÌýtoÌýmakeÌýsure residents’ voices are heard asÌýdecisions are made onÌýsocial housingÌýpolicy.ÌýSome of the ways we are engaging with residents include:Ìý

• a social housingÌýResidentÌýStakeholderÌýForumÌý

• ourÌýResidentÌýPanelÌý

The Resident Panel recently met with Baroness Taylor and discussed housing accessibility and service charges.Ìý

We areÌýtaking forwardÌýtheÌýcommitment to extend the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs). This is intended to strengthen transparency and accountability by ensuring tenants of TMOs have the same statutory rights to access information about the management of their housing as other local authority tenants. We recently ran a targeted consultation on the proposals directly with TMOs,Ìýwhich closed on 8 May 2026. We will carefully review the consultation responses before setting out next steps.Ìý

The government is committed to keeping the regulatory and redress system for the social housing sector under review and, as part of this commitment, has commissioned a 4‑year evaluation ofÌýrecent reformsÌýdesigned to improveÌýtheÌýquality ofÌýsocialÌýhomesÌýandÌýempower socialÌýtenants.ÌýThe evaluation will draw on a broad range of departmental and sector data to analyse and report on the effectiveness of the reforms implemented by governmentÌýand how impactful these have been for tenants.

Transparency and oversight

In March 2026,Ìýthe Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) held oral evidence sessions. The government hasÌýsubmittedÌýevidence as part of this and will remain engaged with this process. The followingÌýis a reminder of the update provided in February’s Annual Report.Ìý

Both government andÌýparliament have important roles in providing oversight, accountability and scrutiny.

What government is doing

The government recognises that in the past inquiry recommendations have been made and accepted but not implemented. In July 2025 we launched the first Public Inquiries: Recommendations and the Government Response dashboards, to track the implementation of recommendations. The dashboards will be updated and continue to evolve to include all inquiries from 2024Ìýonwards, andÌýrefreshed quarterly. dashboards will be an enduring mechanism for monitoring and tracking government implementation of inquiry recommendations. They It will allow the public to track the progress of implementation and ensure inquiry recommendations do not get lost. This commitment to transparency enhances both public scrutiny and accessibility in line with this recommendation. This recommendation is now closed and has been fully discharged.ÌýÌý

The government is continuing to explore ways to improve transparency and accountability of recommendations made to it by public inquiries. We will continue to listen to the views of groups which have beenÌýimpactedÌýby public inquiries so that the government’s progress toward implementing of inquiry recommendations is properly scrutinise.

What Parliament is doing

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) and the Liaison Committee are undertaking work to consider how Parliamentary oversight of recommendations can be strengthened. The report from the Infected Blood Inquiry includes recommendations for Parliament on two key areas: how to respond to calls for public inquiries and how to scrutinise the implementation of recommendations resulting from future inquiries. As a result, in December 2025 PACAC launched an inquiry that will examine those issues to inform consideration of the broader recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry and to guide the approach to other future inquiries.

Summary update on recommendations

This section gives a summary update of the work that has been done to deliver recommendationsÌýsinceÌýtheÌýAnnualÌýReport in February 2026.ÌýIt is grouped by the themes used by the Inquiry.Ìý

You can find detailed updates on all recommendations using the following links:Ìý

• the construction industryÌý
• fire and rescue services
• response and recovery
• vulnerable people and Phase 1 recommendations

The construction industryÌý

Single Construction RegulatorÌý

In JanuaryÌý2026,Ìýthe Building Safety RegulatorÌýwasÌýestablishedÌýas a new arm’s-length body ofÌýthe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.ÌýIt was previously part of the Health and Safety Executive. This isÌýan important stepÌýtowards implementing the recommendation from the Inquiry to reduce fragmentation with the formation of a Single Construction Regulator.Ìý

On 17 December 2025, we published theÌýSingle Construction Regulator Prospectus: Consultation Document. The prospectus confirmed the government’s commitment to the Inquiry recommendation and set outÌýour ambition to go beyond this asÌýwe deliver the single regulator. The prospectus consultation closed on 20 March 2026. We are currently analysing the detail in these responses. WeÌýplan to publishÌýa government response to the consultationÌýby June 2026.Ìý

Approved documentsÌý

On 25 March 2026, the Building Safety RegulatorÌýÌýseeking viewsÌýon proposed changes to theÌýstatutory fire safety guidance inÌýApproved Document B. The consultation is open until 1 July 2026.Ìý

Construction products reform

In February 2026, the government published theÌýConstruction Products Reform White Paper.ÌýThe white paper confirms commitment to long term system-wide reform and responds to the green paper consultation (published in February 2025). The white paper sets out how government is taking forward Inquiry recommendations 13, 14 and 24.Ìý

To drive the pace of reform, the government has consulted in parallel on aÌýgeneral safety requirementÌýto bring unregulated products into the regulatory regime.Ìý

Both consultations will closeÌýonÌý20 May 2026, following which we will analyse responses and set out next steps.

Fire risk assessorsÌý

On 26 March 2026, weÌýpublished a consultationÌýas part ofÌýourÌýcommitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessorsÌýin response to recommendation 26. The consultation will run for 12 weeks, closing on 18 JuneÌý2026.Ìý

The consultation is looking at strengthening standards, ensuring those who conduct fire risk assessments have the proper competencies and capabilities to do so.Ìý

Fire engineersÌý

In MarchÌý2026, we announced thatÌý£15ÌýmillionÌýwould be availableÌýto take forwardÌýour next steps onÌýfire engineering profession reform. This includes consideration of supportÌýfor:Ìý

• the development of courses in fire engineeringÌý

• providing bursariesÌý

• supporting research and academic capacityÌýÌý

A successful regulatory system depends on a strong and sustainable pipeline of professionals. We expect that this funding will make a significant contribution to achieving that aim.

Building controlÌý

In March 2026,Ìýthe panel sent their report to the Building Safety Minister, Chief ConstructionÌýAdviserÌýandÌýthe Building Safety Regulator.Ìý

Alongside this progress report, the government has published:

• the building control independent panel’s report
• the government’s response to the report

The reportÌýoutlinesÌýsupport for principles and next steps alongside thisÌýupdate.

Fire and rescue services

College of fire and rescueÌý

Alongside this progress report,Ìýwe have launchedÌýa consultationÌýon the establishment of a new college of fire and rescue.Ìý

The consultation sets out severalÌýpotential areas where the college could offer tangible benefits for the fire and rescue sector and the public: these are leadership and command, recruitment and training, national standards, research and data, culture and integrity,Ìýhealth and wellbeingÌýand assurance. These potential functions build on the Inquiry’s recommendations and includeÌýareas where we could go further to fully grasp the opportunities that the establishment of a college could offer. The consultation also invites feedbackÌýregardingÌýthe mostÌýappropriate deliveryÌýand funding models for the college.Ìý

Response and recoveryÌý

We haveÌýstrengthenedÌýlocal resilience capability through updated standards, peer review and enhanced training and guidance. The Cabinet Office has begun refreshing the National Resilience Standards for Local Resilience ForumsÌý(LRFs), informed by early feedback and developed collaboratively with local responders, and will align these with updated National Occupational Standards and clearer expectations on training.Ìý

AÌýpeer review model co-designed with LRFs has been developed and will be pilotedÌýuntil SeptemberÌý2026 before iteration.ÌýThe Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentÌý(MHCLG)Ìýhas launched a pilot resilience training offer for local government, with the first training day taking place in March 2026. AÌýfull review is now underway,Ìýand plansÌýare developingÌýfor an onward rolling programmeÌýfromÌýSeptemberÌý2026.ÌýMHCLG is also refreshing the 2018 Chief Executive Resilience GuidanceÌýlater this yearÌýto clarify duties, embed relevant Grenfell recommendations, andÌýdisseminateÌýbest practice on financial support and the role of social workers, including consolidating resources on resilience.gov.ukÌýby AugustÌý2026.Ìý

Vulnerable peopleÌý

Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs)Ìý

The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans)Ìý(England)ÌýRegulationsÌýcame into force on 6 April 2026.ÌýThis mandates Residential PEEPs inÌýallÌýhigh-rise and higher-risk residential buildings.ÌýThe remaining element of the policy, mandating consideration of in-flat risks and mitigations, requires primary legislation, and government has committed to put this in place when Parliamentary time allows.ÌýÌý

We published statutory guidance to Responsible Persons to support their implementation of Residential PEEPs on 2 December 2025Ìýto go alongside the Responsible Person’s ToolkitÌýcontainingÌýtried and tested schemes that are in line with the regulations.ÌýWe also published an Easy Read document describing theÌýResidentialÌýPEEPs process on April 6Ìý2026Ìýalongside theÌýregulationsÌýcoming into force.