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UK spent £10bn extra in inflated PPE prices due to ‘inadequate’ stockpile – NAO

UK spent £10bn extra in inflated PPE prices due to ‘inadequate’ stockpile – NAO

Officials paid ‘very high prices given the very unusual market conditions’, the report said.

The Spending Review: what you need to know

The Spending Review: what you need to know

How generous can Rishi Sunak be on Wednesday given the rising cost of coronavirus?

Third appeal against Lockerbie bombing verdict begins

Third appeal against Lockerbie bombing verdict begins

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was jailed for life but released from prison on compassionate grounds while terminally ill with cancer.

NHS could save millions after CMA reaches deal to keep bipolar drug in the UK

NHS could save millions after CMA reaches deal to keep bipolar drug in the UK

The Competition and Markets Authority has been probing whether Essential Pharma broke competition law by deciding to pull Priadel from the market.

P&O Cruises extends suspension of sailings until April 2021

P&O Cruises extends suspension of sailings until April 2021

The UK’s largest cruise line said the decision was taken because of ‘current uncertainty around European ports of call’.

Transport Secretary urges people to consider avoiding Christmas travel

Transport Secretary urges people to consider avoiding Christmas travel

Grants Shapps said there are ‘limitations’ with the rail network.

Harry Dunn’s parents lose High Court battle with Foreign Office

Harry Dunn’s parents lose High Court battle with Foreign Office

Judges said the teenager’s alleged killer, Anne Sacoolas, ‘enjoyed immunity from UK criminal jurisdiction’.

Weekly registered coronavirus deaths pass 2,000 for first time since May – ONS

Weekly registered coronavirus deaths pass 2,000 for first time since May – ONS

There were 2,466 deaths involving Covid-19 registered in the week ending November 13 in England and Wales.

Lockerbie bomber’s third appeal against conviction due to begin

Lockerbie bomber’s third appeal against conviction due to begin

Former Libyan intelligence officer Abdelbaset al-Megrahi died in 2012.

Metal monolith discovered in Utah sparks mystery

Metal monolith discovered in Utah sparks mystery

The object was discovered by local officials who were counting sheep from a helicopter.

Jeremy Kyle told tragic guest ‘he would not trust him with a chocolate button’

Jeremy Kyle told tragic guest ‘he would not trust him with a chocolate button’

The ITV presenter was accused of ‘humiliating’ Steve Dymond, who died seven days after the show was recorded.

Pets At Home boss reveals ‘baby boom’ in new owners

Pets At Home boss reveals ‘baby boom’ in new owners

Households are taking advantage of working from home, the company said.

AA asks for extra time to avoid takeover talks breakdown

AA asks for extra time to avoid takeover talks breakdown

The company is asking for an extra 24 hours in the hopes of seeing a ‘non-binding’ offer made formal.

Spending Review ‘to hit lowest paid and savers’

Spending Review ‘to hit lowest paid and savers’

The Chancellor will outline where money will be spent and saved as the UK deals with the economic shock of the pandemic.

Precious Darwin notebooks reported stolen from university library

Precious Darwin notebooks reported stolen from university library

Police have launched an investigation and notified Interpol.

Jabs and swabs to help the UK return to normal

Jabs and swabs to help the UK return to normal

Whitehall has warned a shift from economic and social restrictions to reliance on science ‘will not happen overnight’.

Chance comment to GP leads to potentially life-saving diagnosis

Chance comment to GP leads to potentially life-saving diagnosis

Nick Hopkinson was diagnosed with haemochromatosis and later developed liver cancer after complaining to his GP of a sore shoulder.

Harry Dunn’s parents to find out result of High Court battle with Foreign Office

Harry Dunn’s parents to find out result of High Court battle with Foreign Office

The 43-year-old was ultimately charged with causing death by dangerous driving last December.

Men with haemochromatosis ‘more likely to develop liver cancer’

Men with haemochromatosis ‘more likely to develop liver cancer’

Research by the University of Exeter has led to renewed calls for routine early testing for the iron overload condition haemochromatosis.

Premier League star Jack Grealish due in court over lockdown crash

Premier League star Jack Grealish due in court over lockdown crash

The Aston Villa captain is accused of leaving the scene near Solihull

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