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UK Demands £121M from PPE Firm Over Faulty Gowns

6/12/2025

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The UK government is demanding £121 million from PPE Medpro over claims of faulty surgical gowns supplied during the pandemic. These gowns, associated with Tory peer Michelle Mone, failed to meet compliance standards. As the company defends itself against allegations of wrongdoing, the case highlights ongoing concerns about pandemic procurement practices.

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The UK government is demanding £121 million from PPE Medpro over claims of faulty surgical gowns supplied during the pandemic. These gowns, associated with Tory peer Michelle Mone, failed to meet compliance standards. As the company defends itself against allegations of wrongdoing, the case highlights ongoing concerns about pandemic procurement practices.