TI UK warns of corruption risks after the COVID Inquiry found the PPE “VIP lane” favoured politically connected suppliers, with weak controls and nearly £10B in wasted public funds

The inquiry found that almost £10 billion of the £14.9 billion spent on PPE was wasted, with concerns over weak transparency, insufficient due diligence and procurement processes that increased corruption risks. The findings reinforce concerns around public sector corruption risks, conflicts of interest and lack of safeguards during emergency procurement, with calls for stronger transparency, accountability…