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UK ‘wasted’ nearly £10bn on PPE during pandemic, inquiry says
The UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE during the pandemic, according to an inquiry that criticized the VIP lane for procurement. The report found 'vast' sums were squandered in the health crisis.
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