O Reino Unido lança um inquérito público sobre 48 bilhões de libras esterlinas gastos em equipamentos para a pandemia, com foco em contratos e questões de "carril VIP". UK launches public inquiry into £48 billion spent on pandemic equipment, focusing on contracts and "VIP lane" issues.

O inquérito público do Reino Unido sobre a pandemia COVID-19 examinará 48 bilhões gastos em equipamentos médicos, incluindo EPI e testes. The UK's public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic will examine £48 billion spent on medical equipment, including PPE and tests. A investigação examinará os contratos de adjudicação, com quase 10% indo para empresas ligadas ao governo conservador, e examinará uma "via VIP" que priorizou as ofertas recomendadas por altos funcionários. The investigation will look into contract awards, with nearly 10% going to companies linked to the Conservative government, and scrutinize a "VIP lane" that prioritized offers recommended by senior officials. A investigação ouvirá 50 testemunhas, incluindo especialistas e ativistas, para revisar os controles de gastos e a prevenção de fraudes. The inquiry will hear from 50 witnesses, including experts and campaigners, to review spending controls and fraud prevention.