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pandemic
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.
Commodities India's Oil Demand Growth Hits Pandemic Low Amid Middle East Conflict
India's oil demand growth is projected to hit its lowest level since the pandemic due to the Middle East conflict. The surge in energy prices and a weaker currency are pressuring the economy, with state refiners struggling to maintain competitive pricing.
Logistics Empty Container Shipments Surge to One in Three Globally
The share of empty containers in global shipping has risen to one in three, up from one in four pre-pandemic, driven by trade imbalances. This trend is impacting freight rates, particularly on high-volume lanes.