Ministers and civil servants told not to attend events with seven Grenfell firms

Businesses singled out for harshest criticism in inquiry now subject to public engagement guidance

Government consults on extending licensing to subcontractors

Mandatory licensing could be extended to subcontractors under options floated by the government yesterday. Ministers are already working on implementing licensing of main contractors working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs), a key recommendation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase two report. Yesterday (20 May), a consultation… The post Government consults on extending licensing to subcontractors appeared first on Construction News.

Grenfell inquiry ‘slowed down’ criminal investigation but did not damage it, says Met’s case lead

Blacklisting expert loses bid to appear before Spycops inquiry

Construction blacklisting risks being inadequately scrutinised by the undercover policing inquiry after a key expert was barred from giving oral evidence, a union has claimed. Dave Smith, a blacklisted construction worker and secretary of the Blacklist Support Group (BSG), had applied for a judicial review… The post Blacklisting expert loses bid to appear before Spycops inquiry appeared first on Construction News.

MPs to probe Treasury’s influence on climate policy

A cross‑party committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into the role of the Treasury in shaping the UK’s approach to climate change, biodiversity loss and wider sustainability. The post MPs to probe Treasury’s influence on climate policy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.