BBC News Published image copyrightPA Media The government is planning to provide substantial extra funding to stave off a growing rebellion over the costs of fixing unsafe cladding, BBC Newsnight has been told. Thousands of flat owners face large bills for fire safety work prompted by the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people. At least 35 Conservative MPs have signed an amendment to ensure the cost of does not fall on homeowners. The funding could amount to billions. Housing Minister Chris Pincher said the government would announce a financial solution "very shortly". He urged MPs to withdraw their amendment - warning it would slow down progress of the government's Fire Safety Bill, currently going through Parliament.