A UK Covid inquiry has concluded that billions of pounds spent on personal protective equipment during the pandemic failed to provide adequate protection for many NHS staff, while nearly £10 billion was ultimately written off as waste. The report found that poor planning, depleted emergency stockpiles and rushed procurement left the country unprepared for the surge in global demand. It also criticised the government's controversial VIP procurement lane, calling it unfair and saying it should never be used again. However, the inquiry found no evidence that ministers or officials engaged in cronyism or corruption when awarding the final PPE contracts.
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