Compensation claims were made on behalf of firefighters who tackled the blaze at Grenfell Tower.
More than 100 firefighters affected by the Grenfell fire have had their claims settled for £20m, a union says.The Fire Brigades Union said it led the action by 114 members against companies involved in the fire, Kensington and Chelsea Council and London's fire commissioner.
"We hope this settlement brings closure of a sort for these firefighters, although we know that for many the injuries will last a lifetime."The FBU said of the fire: "We demand that the government takes urgent action to ensure such a disaster never recurs" "We demand that the government takes urgent action to ensure such a disaster never recurs, and that there is meaningful accountability for a tragedy born out of disregard for human life.": "The council has worked with other defendants to ensure that valid claims are resolved and compensated, in a way that mitigates the financial impact on the public purse.
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