He would not be drawn on the specifics of the criminal investigation of the fire, including whether anyone had been arrested or raids carried out.
Of the 58, he said 30 were confirmed dead.
A photo released by the Metropolitan Police shows a view of an apartment in the Grenfell Tower, which was devastated by a fire last Wednesday.
He said that number could change should further information come to light. We investigate criminal matters.
Labour's Corbyn, who unlike May was quick to meet local residents and was praised for showing empathy, led calls for the government to drop its spending cuts - demands that Hammond said he was listening to.
She added: "I have ordered that more staff be deployed across the area, wearing high visibility clothing, so they can easily be found, dispense advice and ensure the right support is provided".
The Council says it will cooperate "in full" with the government's inquiry.
Khan has praised the heroism of Christians, Muslims and others in looking after people affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster, reported The Independent.
"Within the community, trust in the authorities is falling through the floor and a suspicion of a cover-up is rising", said Lammy, who lost a close friend in the fire.
Residents will be given £500 in cash followed by a bank payment for the rest from Monday, with the money coming from the £5 million fund announced by prime minister Theresa May on Friday.
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She admitted the support for residents on the ground in the wake of the disaster was "not good enough".
Two British officials have said that new exterior cladding used in a renovation of Grenfell Tower may have been banned under United Kingdom building regulations.
Mr Cundy said: "Sadly, at this time there are 58 people who we have been told were in the Grenfell Tower on the night that are missing, and therefore sadly, I have to assume that they are dead".
Experts believe the exterior cladding, which contained insulation, helped spread the flames quickly along the outside of the tower in the June 14 blaze.
Some said they had never seen a building fire advance so quickly. British media have reported that contractors installed a cheaper, less flame-resistant type of exterior paneling on the 24-story tower in a renovation that was completed just previous year.
Greg Hands told Sky News that "my understanding is that the cladding that was reported was not in accordance with United Kingdom building regulations". We need to find out precisely what cladding was used and how it was attached..
The material was captured by a specialist police recovery team who has been working closely alongside colleagues from the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade as part of the ongoing operation. Britain's Press Association said around 70 people are missing.
Asked repeatedly whether she had misread the public mood, May did not answer directly but said the focus was on providing support to the victims.
Police Commander Stuart Cundy said Saturday that this number, which was based on reports from the public, may rise. A solemn Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip held a minute of silence for the fire victims at the start of the procession Saturday.
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