Up to 600 high-rise blocks in England could have same cladding as Grenfell Tower

Hundreds of tower blocks in England could be covered in similar cladding to Glenfell Tower, councils have estimated.
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So far tests have revealed that combustible cladding has been found on at least three tower blocks across the UK, the Government has said.

But Downing Street said English councils estimated that 600 high-rise buildings used similar cladding to the block in west London which was the scene of tragedy last week.