The government is issuing a ban on combustible materials on new high-rise homes.

The ban was revealed in Parliament yesterday, 29 November, and will be announced in summer 2019.

It means combustible materials will not be permitted on the external walls of new buildings over 18 metres containing flats, as well as new hospitals, residential care premises, dormitories in boarding schools and student accommodation over 18 metres.

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The government will also give support to local authorities to carry out emergency work to remove and replace unsafe aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding.

The Communities Secretary is also taking action to speed up the replacement of unsafe ACM cladding, like the type used on Grenfell Tower.

Secretary of State for Communities, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP said: "Everyone has a right to feel safe in their homes and I have repeatedly made clear that building owners and developers must replace dangerous ACM cladding. And the costs must not be passed on to leaseholders.

"My message is clear – private building owners must pay for this work now or they should expect to pay more later."

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