£10m of aid to reach victims

FAMILIES who lost loved ones or who were made homeless by the blaze are to receive thousands of pounds in aid.

More than £10million has been donated to several fundraising campaigns.

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has announced several funds have joined forces to distribute money to those directly affected.

An initial payment of £20,000 will be given to the next of kin for each person who has died or is still missing.

Those seriously injured and still requiring hospital treatment will be entitled to an initial payment of £10,000.

The Football Association has also announced it will donate proceeds from the Community Shield, around £1.5million.

Meanwhile the Department for Work and Pensions moved to quell fears victims would be hit by the Bedroom Tax if they are rehoused in larger properties.

It said: “We have already relaxed benefit rules for anyone affected by the fire and our staff are handling claims with sensitivity, understanding and flexibility.”