The UK government has announced new measures designed to protect a greater number of leaseholders from the financial burden associated with fixing serious construction and fire safety defects in their homes. The initiative was presented by Housing Minister Angela Rayner. The proposals provide for an expansion of categories of people who will be able to receive assistance in situations where dangerous structural defects are discovered that could lead to fires or other incidents. Previously, many leaseholders faced the necessity of independently paying for costly repairs, which became a significant financial burden, particularly following high-profile cases involving unsafe apartment buildings in the country. The new measures are part of the government's ongoing work to reform the housing safety system, begun following a series of incidents that revealed systemic problems with construction quality and compliance with fire safety standards in residential complexes. Authorities emphasize that the primary goal of the initiative is to ensure that residents do not bear financial responsibility for defects caused by developers or responsible parties during building construction. The proposed measures are expected to affect a significant number of properties across the country and will form part of a broader program to raise housing safety standards. The government has stated its intention to continue working with developers and insurance companies to ensure that costs for eliminating dangerous defects are covered by the responsible parties, rather than ordinary residents.