Tower Blocks UK extend their deepest sympathies following the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District of Hong Kong on 26th November 2025. This tragedy has claimed at least 65 lives at the time of writing, including one firefighter, with hundreds of people still missing and injured. The blaze rapidly spread across seven 35-storey high-rise blocks and resulted in a significant emergency response. Authorities are currently investigating potential negligence by the

At Tower Blocks UK, we aim to provide valuable insights and resources for anyone interested in the issues surrounding high-rise residential buildings. That's why we want to recommend Up in the Air by Holly Smith, a historian and advisor to TBUK, published by Verso Press. This book offers a thoughtful look at Britain's multistorey council housing, telling the story of these buildings through the experiences of the people who live in them. In Up in the Air , Holly examines the