KPMG has left its role as advisor on the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 71 people in Kensington last year. Campaigners claimed that KPMG had failed to disclose a conflict of interest resulting from its role as auditor for three groups being investigated by the enquiry. KPMG stated that, although it did not believe such a conflict existed, it had "mutually agreed with the inquiry that we will step down from our role with immediate effect". The firm will waive fees for the work it has already completed.
KPMG has left its role as advisor on the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 71 people in London last year. Campaigners claimed that KPMG had failed to disclose a conflict of interest resulting from its role as auditor for three groups being investigated by the enquiry. KPMG stated that, although it did not believe such a conflict existed, it had "mutually agreed with the inquiry that we will step down from our role with immediate effect". The firm will waive fees for the work it has already completed.