More buildings to receive dangerous cladding removal funding

BBC News Thursday 09 July 2026, 15:29 UTC 1 min read

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Properties under 35ft (11m) were previously not allowed to access the financial support, leaving leaseholders to foot the bill to fix safety issues.

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