In the UK, a developer and four linked firms have been ordered to pay £46.5 million towards fire-safety work on seven Manchester buildings, following a landmark tribunal ruling that cut the government’s claim

The tribunal has mandated that Urban Splash and its related entities must shell out £46.5 million for crucial fire safety refurbishments across seven residential projects in Manchester. While the tribunal recognized the necessity for these repairs, it moderated the government’s original financial demand due to previous regulatory shortcomings. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner highlighted the critical need for accountability in ensuring safe living conditions.