UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected

NHS staff in full protective gear stand outside a hospital, reflecting the urgent need for adequate personal protective equipment during the Covid19 pandemic.

The inquiry, which was initiated in response to concerns over the adequacy of PPE supplied to frontline workers, highlighted that many of the purchased items were either substandard or never delivered. As a result, NHS staff were often left inadequately protected, raising serious questions about the government’s procurement processes during a critical time. For more … Read more