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Some students, armed with good grades, march off to college to find themselves in remedial classes because they haven’t learned enough to take college-level courses.

It found there had been "a substantial increase in remediation activity" since then, with 4,771 buildings taller than 11 metres being brought under the government's remedial works scheme as of August.

Based on the reports, in 2016 a judge ordered a remedial plan that included ongoing inspections of the facilities and the threat of court intervention.

In response to the penalties, PwC said it had taken "a number of accountability and remedial actions", including the sacking of six partners and the launch of a process to fine responsible team leaders.

It added that it would expect the landlord to work with the council to urgently carry out any necessary remedial works.