Grenfell is back in the news as the probe edges toward charges by 2027; 72 died in 2017 fire, survivor justice looms.
Independent hearings into the Wang Fuk Court fire have heard testimony about deactivated alarms, evacuated stairways blocked, and overwhelmed emergency lines as investigators probe safety and regulatory failures in the 168-death disaster.
Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage are being treated as terrorists for sentencing purposes. Judge Johnson is set to determine whether there is a terrorist connection, with implications for sentences, civil liberties and post-sentence monitoring.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with arson after a fire damaged a memorial wall linked to Iran protests and a 2023 attack in Israel. He faces the charge for the first time at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The memorial wall remains a peaceful tribute–officials seek accountability.