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Higher-risk buildings

2 stories on Higher-risk buildings from the Cladding Daily news desk.

Facade installation inspection at a high-rise residential block under construction in the UK — Building Safety Regulator

Regulation & Fire Safety

Gateway 2 approval rate rises to 87%

The Building Safety Regulator has activated contingency plans for an expected rise in applications submitted before the Building Safety Levy took effect.

6 October 2026

Building control inspection of external wall construction at a mid-rise residential block — MHCLG

Regulation & Fire Safety

Building control allocated £55m as charging rules face reform

A further £15m is earmarked for other building safety professions, alongside measures intended to strengthen council inspection services.

11 September 2026

Gateway 2 approval rate rises to 87%

Building control allocated £55m as charging rules face reform

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