Fire safety double standard revealed in Grenfell aftermath

Improved fire safety standards that could have prevented the Grenfell Tower disaster are promoted to businesses by the same company that advises the Government on building regulations.Fire experts say the combustible cladding blamed for the rapidly spreading fire in Grenfell Tower could never have been fitted under the stricter standards.The scheme, known as LPCB, is owned by fire testing firm BRE, which is also paid by the Government to advise on building regulations.