The final report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry has highlighted systemic failures by the government and corporate firms that led to the 2017 fire, resulting in the deaths of 72 people. Barnet Council's Deputy Leader, Cllr Ross Houston, emphasized the council's proactive measures in fire safety since the tragedy, including a £62 million remediation program for high-rise buildings and efforts in the private sector to enforce fire safety standards. The council is also addressing low-rise cladding issues, with plans to invest £13 million to improve fire safety in council-owned houses. Meanwhile, political discussions are ongoing, with Labour warning of worsening conditions amid potential austerity measures. The Grenfell inquiry's findings are expected to spur significant political and public responses as the implications of the report unfold.