£15bn in Covid Contracts Marked by Corruption Red Flags

Transparency International UK identifies systemic issues in government procurement during the pandemic, urging full accountability.

135 high-risk contracts worth £15.3bn identified, with multiple corruption indicators.
£4.1bn in contracts awarded to firms with political connections to the Conservative party.
£4bn in contracts passed through the unlawful 'VIP lane' system, with £1bn spent on unusable PPE.
Nearly two-thirds of high-value contracts, totaling £30.7bn, were awarded without competition.
Transparency International UK calls for a Covid corruption commissioner to investigate and ensure accountability.