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PPE Failures Left NHS Staff Poorly Protected and Wasted Billions, Covid Inquiry Finds Supply Chain
Procurement & Sourcing #ppe#nhs

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
From waste to wealth: Why crop residue burning is a system’s failure, not a seasonal Commodities
Agricultural #crop residue#burning

From waste to wealth: Why crop residue burning is a system’s failure, not a seasonal

Every year, paddy harvest in north India triggers crop residue burning, causing severe air pollution. Despite over a decade of attention and significant public investment, the problem persists because farmers lack timely, low-cost alternatives to burning. New approaches like The Nature Conservancy's PRANA programme and biomass value chains offer a path toward regenerative agriculture.

Jun 20, 2026 1 source