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Shane Lowry Ends Kingspan Sponsorship Following Grenfell Inquiry

The golfer faced increasing pressure to cut ties with the firm criticized for its role in the Grenfell Tower fire.

  • Shane Lowry terminated his partnership with Kingspan after the Grenfell Inquiry's final report criticized the company for dishonesty.
  • The inquiry found Kingspan created a false market for its insulation, disregarding fire safety.
  • Grenfell United had urged Lowry to end the sponsorship for years, highlighting Kingspan's misconduct.
  • Kingspan acknowledged past failings but denied responsibility for the fire's spread.
  • The government plans to prevent implicated companies from receiving future contracts.
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