Kingspan directors sold £5m in shares just weeks before Grenfell Inquiry revelations News 27.11.20 7:00 AM by Peter Apps Two directors of insulation manufacturer Kingspan sold more than £5m in shares three weeks before serious revelations about one of the company’s leading brands were made public at the Grenfell Inquiry. View the timetable for the week here. The inquiry will analyse forensics and explore how the fire started once tributes to the victims have been paid after six testimonials were offered today. Phase 2 hearings Inquiry hearings will resume on Monday 7 December at 10:00. The tragedy on June 14 last year was sparked when a fire broke out in the kitchen of flat 16 on the fourth floor before spreading through the exterior cladding to devastate the tower. When will he confirm when all tower blocks will be re-clad? Michael Gove, who still serves in the Cabinet, was also noted as a "key decision maker" as the secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs at the time. The Grenfell inquiry has exposed a blatant disregard for residents' safety. At the time of the discussions, the material was being specified for use on hundreds of building projects, the inquiry heard. Tributes to the 72 people who died due to the Grenfell Tower fire will be heard today as a public inquiry into the tragedy begins. By Tom Lowe 2020-11-19T12:17:00+00:00. It said messages from the firm needed to be "punchy, memorable and easy to understand". Celotex and Kingspan Evidence - Thursday 26th November 2020 (2/2) Grenfell Inquiry LIVE: Firefighters give more harrowing evidence on the devastating spread of the blaze which killed 72. 'We really can't think of a better role model we could have had. Play it now. Published: 6 Jul 2020 Grenfell Tower inquiry resumes but distancing rules anger families. https://t.co/DRj3KNWP0z, Richard Bilton reveals new evidence about the safety failures that led to the deaths of 72 people at #Grenfell Tower. Fiona Simpson. Mr Gomes has told how he hoped to raise his son as a Liverpool fan and had built a nursery for the child himself. 'So when will he publish a clear national statement on evacuation policy? The public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the Grenfell Tower fire which killed 72 people in June 2017 is entering its final stage, with full findings due to be published in late 2021. Your free invitation to the Architect of the Year Awards. Shadow housing secretary John Healey pushed the Government to act as he criticised it for being 'off the pace at every stage' since the Grenfell Tower fire.He told Housing Secretary James Brokenshire: 'We know he knows as a new Secretary of State that more action and more urgency is needed. On the final day of this week's inquiry, the … A project manager on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment destroyed evidence about the revamp despite knowing a police investigation and public inquiry were … Tributes to the 72 people who died due to the Grenfell Tower fire will be heard today as a public inquiry into the tragedy begins. Widow Flora Neda's statement about her husband, who lived in the top floor of the tower, will be followed by the inquiry hearing the last recording of Saber Neda's voice. Marcio Gomes has told how his son Logan was due to be born on 24 August but died in the Grenfell tragedy. She once told her mother: 'I am in love - with images.'. She said the Chelsea supporter was the linchpin of her family and was her hero due to his warmth, wit and love of life. I hope you forgive me. I have so much respect for them,' she added.Someone from the council is expected to attend each day of the commemorations. 'Since my father's death I have missed him so much every day,' he said in a prepared statement. More navigation items; News. Over two weeks, pre-recorded videos and statements will be delivered to retired judge Sir Martin Moore-Bick, who is chairing the inquiry in central London. Anne Marie, sister of Dennis Murphy who died in the #GrenfellTower fire, says the family feel strongly "there is no reason" why anyone should have "death forced upon them in such a horrific way"https://t.co/NtpXLXoCQB pic.twitter.com/m33NY4PkYx. The inquiry previously heard that Celotex saw Grenfell as a “flagship” for its product and cynically exploited the “smoke of confusion” which surrounded building regulations. Farhad Neda has told the inquiry how his father was a unique person after he died in the blaze, which also injured Farhad. The main contractor on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment overlooked a key fire safety document, the inquiry into the blaze has heard. Goodbye everyone.'. There will now be 72 seconds of silence to remember the dead. 'One night I dreamed about my dad and he came to be in my sleep and told me in his calm voice: "Don't worry son, I'm behind you.'. The inquiry is now hearing a commemoration to Mary Mendy, who lived in flat 173. J4G has serious concerns that the inquiry only sees Grenfell as a building that ‘failed’ and NOT the people ‘who were failed’. Speaking to Victoria Derbyshire this morning, the Hackney MP cited the inquiry into institutionalised racism in the Metropolitan Police after the black teenager was murdered by racists in 1993. The retired judge chairing the inquiry has called the blaze the 'single greatest tragedy to befall this city since the end of the Second World War'. ", He also claimed Kingspan has "learnt some lessons" and is "trying to make improvements" following the blaze.He said the company want: "To try and ensure that we improve the way we control bringing new products to market and in the marketing of those products.". The inquiry has heard the final words of Saber before he jumped to his death. Mr Gomes has brought a poem that hung on the wall he had set aside for his unborn son that reads: 'Twinkle twinkle, little star, do you know how loved you are?'. The beginning of the public inquiry will be 'extremely emotional' as nine days of testimony start today. A touching video played at the inquiry paid tribute to Khadija Saye's passion for photography and art. On Monday, the inquiry heard how a senior fire safety engineer did not think putting cladding on Grenfell Tower would pose any "issues" for safety. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Do all residents in all blocks with unsafe cladding know this? A Grenfell Tower insulation firm worked with a public relations agency to lobby MPs weeks after the blaze which killed 72 people, an inquiry has heard. Almost one year after the blaze ripped through the west London tower block in Kensington, bereaved friends and family will present profiles of the deceased. The landlord of Grenfell Tower which oversaw the recladding of the building in combustible panels has said it will be up to the public inquiry to find out why this happened. Saber's family have told how they drove down to London from Leeds when they learned he was missing following the fire. 'Everyone we knew was out searching for Saber,' a statement read. Dr Lane has been called as an expert witness during the Grenfell … During Phase One of the Inquiry, the NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service offered people support in partnership with Hestia. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The document was shown as Kingspan's head of technical and marketing, Adrian Pargeter, gave his third day of evidence to the inquiry. Within the hearings page you can see what was published on a given day. The terms of reference were laid out in August 2017, around six weeks after the fire, suggesting that the Portland document was published at some point between mid-June 2017 and the end of the summer. We have had promises to rehouse the Grenfell families in 3 weeks, 6 months, 12 months and now the Leader of RBKC refuses to even set a target. But there is still immeasurable value in getting Kingspan's manifesto in front of these decision makers. In its first phase, the inquiry … Grenfell's first contractor quit because of work pressures. When will he get sprinklers retrofitted, as we and fire chiefs have argued is needed? No comments. Revealed: The 2020 Architect of the Year Awards shortlists. Grenfell Tower Inquiry urged to consider impact of race and poverty on fire In a statement, Metropolitan Police (MPS) said they were aware of the evidence relating to Ms Williams' notes. The inquiry has heard how for 43 years Grenfell Tower provided homes for thousands of Londoners. Staff are on site to provide support for the bereaved. The bereaved will today present their tributes in a variety of ways, including statements and films about their loved ones. The family are now sharing a video put together that celebrated her and the career in photography she was looking forward to. In addition, we are determined to learn all necessary lessons from the discovery of the historical shortcomings outlined above to ensure that they can never happen again. We want them to read it.". Mr Murphy had trials for Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace but was forced to stop playing due to an injury. Mary Mendy came to England in the 1990s and moved into the block in 1993. 'All in the hope that we would find him. Sir Martin Moore-Bick has reconvened the inquiry by thanking the families for this morning's testimonies. 'That evening I was fortunate enough to hold my son,' Mr Gomes has told the inquiry, adding that he hoped 'it was all a bad dream' as he wished and prayed 'for any kind of miracle'. Earlier this week the inquiry heard that Kingspan had issues obtaining a Class 0 "limited combustibility" rating for its K15 product, and only claimed it as such by partially testing the product. Kingspan Insulation will continue to support the Inquiry’s important work to understand what happened at Grenfell, and to prevent any future tragedies of this nature. Change must come from this inquiry so everyone is safe in their homes and no community is ever treated in the way we were before and after the fire.'. People have been pictured arriving in central London to hear commemorations about the 72 victims of the blaze. This is just not acceptable. Sky News is reporting that the inquiry is drawing inspiration from the action taken by families in the aftermath of the Hillsborough football disaster. The search function below can be used to filter by witness and evidence type. Mr Murphy was an avid football fan and player as well as a keen runner when he was a boy. “I want to have faith in the inquiry. He says without his wife he would not be here and praised her 'rock solid' support and recalled a friend who told him that 'God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers'. The position in Scotland is different; as fire safety is a devolved matter, the legal requirements and responsibilities are contained in different fire safety, building standards and housing legislation. 'And when will he make public the location, ownership and fire safety status of all high-rise blocks at risk - information which is held by Government but which ministers are keeping secret.'. Watch Live. Mr Todd was also the primary author of LGA guidance before Grenfell, which advised reliance on stay put, and is a director of the FIA. Mary Mendy's daughter Khadija Saye was portrayed as a passionate photographer this afternoon at the inquiry. The overview of the document said: "Some people will not want to meet you and they will not want to be lobbied. The last recording of his voice said: 'Goodbye, I am leaving this world, goodbye. Proceedings will be live-streamed for those who wish to follow them remotely. He tracks down those with questions to answer and confronts those who may share the blame.Tonight at 8pm on @BBCOne #BBCPanorama pic.twitter.com/Hbmj0y1Fcg, The Tottenham MP, who joined grieving relatives at today's inquiry, has tweeted demanding more action from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. He said it was fitting that the opening hearings into the tragedy will be dedicated to the fire's victims and called for a 'lasting tribute to the dead'. As the first phase of the inquiry today gets underway, campaign group Grenfell United says it marks 'the beginning of a long road to justice and truth'. 'Hours went by, days went by, we never lost hope, all was hoping and praying he was unconscious in the hospital, still alive.'. A building materials company criticised at the Grenfell Tower inquiry over misleading fire safety claims sits on a construction industry integrity group.Kingspan, whose … The Grenfell Inquiry requires most recommendations for those responsible for fire safety to be implemented "in law" and draws on the legal position in England. 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Justice 4 Grenfell campaigner Yvette Williams, pictured left and bottom, joined Clarrie Mendy, also pictured, whose cousin Mary Mendy died in the fire along with Mary's daughter Khadija Saye. The inquiry has revealed a years-long history of mistreatment, bullying and harassment of Grenfell residents by the TMO, which ignored concerns around fire safety and even went so far as to threaten dissenting tenants with legal action. He then focused on caring for the disabled and working for the benefit of his community, sister Anne-Marie has told today's inquiry. There will now be a five-minute break before tribute is paid to Denis Murphy. Mr Murphy cared for his siblings with a strong set of principles as though he was a parent, his grieving sister has told the inquiry. Celotex boss signed off ‘dishonest and misleading’ marketing material, Grenfell inquiry told. Kooltherm K15 was the minority material used on the refurbished Grenfell Tower. The grieving son requested that his brief statement be heard in silence and asked that nobody applaud him after its conclusion. What has happened in our government to make such egregious injustices become the norm? Mr Gomes says losing his son in the fire has been his hardest battle as he shared scan pictures and clothes he had bought for his future 'gaming buddy'. Grenfell Tower fire image copyright Anselm Ebulue/Getty Images The main contractor on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment overlooked a key fire safety document, the inquiry into the blaze has heard. Mr Gomes has shared a picture of the infant with the inquiry. Kingspan begins disciplinary procedures over Grenfell Tower inquiry Kingspan staff give evidence to inquiry into cause of fire that killed 72 people in 2017 Wed, Dec 2, 2020, 05:15 . When will we get this? Farhad Neda has told how his father was 'always smiling' and left everyone with happy memories because 'he touched their lives and had a positive impact on them'. The widow of Saber Neda has told how he came to Britain after he was told his life was in danger when The Taliban took over Afghanistan. Anne-Marie Murphy has called Denis Murphy (pictured), who died in the blaze, an inspiration to all he knew. We must get justice for the lives lost and the pain the community has suffered. 'He might not be here physically, but he will always be here in our hearts,' he said. 'The day Denis died a part of all of us died too.'. Sam Daniels has paid tribute to Joseph Daniels, who lived in flat 125 before he died on the Grenfell Tower Fire. Kingspan used Portland over summer 2017 to try to convince "key decision makers" that combustible materials were safe if properly installed. Published: 05:48 EST, 21 May 2018 | Updated: 12:06 EST, 21 May 2018. She said they fled to the UK in 1998 because of the country's reputation for protecting refugees. Four workers from a Grenfell Tower cladding firm were today urged to “do the right thing” after refusing to give evidence to the public inquiry into the fatal fire. Closing his evidence on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Pargeter said he "never thought a fire like (Grenfell) could happen in the UK. Some emails, documents and design drawings relating to the Grenfell Tower refurbishment appear to have been lost forever after being wiped from a laptop, the inquiry into the fire has heard. 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', Why can the @ukhomeoffice not grant visas to the grieving families of people who died in Grenfell so they can attend the public inquiry? The Grenfell Tower Inquiry was created to examine the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the fire at Grenfell Tower on the night of 14 June 2017. Sir Martin Moore-Bick has hailed the bravery of the bereaved as today's tributes have been brought to an end. 'Saber was not only my brother but my best friend,' a statement from a victim's grieving brother told the inquiry, using the nickname his close relatives gave Mohammed Neda. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. He has shared how Logan was going to be his superstar and X-Box 'gaming buddy'. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. 'Other people always featured and first and foremost in Denis' life,' she told the inquiry. 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