The UK Government has published its third quarterly progress update on implementing the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, reaffirming its commitment to fundamental reform across building safety, fire services, housing and emergency response systems.
Overall Progress
As of mid-December 2025, the Government reports that:
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61 recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry are being addressed
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53 recommendations are currently in progress
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8 recommendations have been completed
The recommendations stem mainly from Phase 2 of the Inquiry, alongside a small number linked to Phase 1. The Government has stated that full delivery of all reforms is expected to take around four years, reflecting the scale of legislative and system-wide change required.
Building Safety and Construction Reform
Significant work continues to strengthen the regulation of building safety and construction:
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A consultation prospectus has been published outlining proposals for a Single Construction Regulator, intended to improve oversight and accountability across the sector.
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The current definition of higher-risk buildings has been reviewed and will remain under continuous assessment to ensure it reflects emerging evidence.
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An authoritative statement on fire engineer competence has been published to establish clearer professional standards.
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An independent panel is developing recommendations to reform building control, with a government response expected next year.
Fire and Rescue Services
Reforms aimed at improving fire and rescue capability and professionalism are also progressing:
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Updated guidance has been issued on site-specific risk information, operational response, and lift safety standards.
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Preparatory work is under way for a public consultation on the creation of a College of Fire and Rescue, designed to modernise training, leadership and professional standards.
Emergency Response and National Resilience
The Government continues to embed lessons from Grenfell into broader emergency preparedness and resilience planning, working with local authorities and resilience partnerships to strengthen responses to major incidents.
Support for Vulnerable Residents
A major development highlighted in the report is progress on evacuation planning:
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Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) will become mandatory from April 2026 for residents in high-risk buildings who need additional support to evacuate safely.
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Updated guidance has been issued to help building managers and responsible persons prepare for these new requirements.
Next Steps
The Government has committed to ongoing transparency through quarterly progress updates. A first annual report to Parliament is scheduled for February 2026, providing a more comprehensive overview of long-term progress in implementing the Inquiry’s recommendations.
