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PPE Failures Left NHS Staff Poorly Protected and Wasted Billions, Covid Inquiry Finds
The UK Covid-19 inquiry found that NHS staff and patients were put at risk due to inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE), with a 'vast amount' of taxpayers' money wasted — nearly £10bn of the £14.9bn spent by the UK and devolved governments. The inquiry also criticised the 'VIP lane' for prioritising politically-connected suppliers, though it found no evidence of cronyism or corruption.
Jul 14, 2026 1 source