Scottish Government's £2.5m RBS contract sparks row
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny over a major Royal Bank of Scotland deal awarded without competitive tender, raising questions about government procurement transparency.
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Michelle Mone's friends attack over PPE scandal
Exclusive: Baroness Mone faces backlash from former allies as damning messages reveal private frustrations over the ongoing PPE controversy that continues to rock Westminster.
Government's Secret British Gas & Holland & Barrett Deals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
Indonesia cancels Chinese fighter jet deal
Indonesia has abruptly terminated its $8 billion agreement to purchase Chinese Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, marking a significant pivot in defence strategy and raising questions about regional military alliances.
Mone's PPE firm faces £122m repayment deadline
Baroness Mone's PPE Medro faces crucial deadline to repay millions to taxpayers after controversial pandemic contracts, as pressure mounts over undisclosed involvement.
Mone-linked firm misses £122m PPE repayment deadline
Exclusive: The company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone has failed to meet its deadline to repay £122 million for unused PPE, as the government prepares for potential legal proceedings.
Michelle Mone admits benefiting from £200m COVID contracts
Baroness Michelle Mone finally confesses she could profit from massive PPE deals secured through government VIP lane during pandemic emergency.
Michelle Mone's PPE firm in High Court asset freeze
Baroness Michelle Mone faces legal turmoil as the High Court freezes assets linked to PPE Medpro amid allegations of undisclosed involvement in £200m government pandemic contracts.
Mone defends COVID contracts: 'Business isn't plain sailing'
Michelle Mone breaks her silence on the PPE Medpro controversy, claiming business isn't 'plain sailing' while defending her involvement in the £200 million government contract during the pandemic.
Petition to strip Michelle Mone of peerage gains massive support
A growing public outcry demands Baroness Michelle Mone lose her title after revelations about her involvement in a PPE company that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.
Michelle Mone admits lying about PPE Medro involvement
Baroness Michelle Mone finally confesses to extensive role in PPE Medro company after years of denials, raising serious questions about government contracts and transparency.
Mone accuses Reeves of 'inflammatory' PPE remarks
Tory peer Michelle Mone launches blistering attack on Chancellor Rachel Reeves over 'inflammatory' remarks regarding £200m PPE contract investigation, escalating political tensions.
Minister reveals Michelle Mone's PPE contract involvement
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms Michelle Mone's significant role in PPE Medpro's £200m government pandemic contracts amid ongoing National Crime Agency investigation.
Michelle Mone's Secret PPE Texts Exposed in Court
Explosive court documents reveal Baroness Michelle Mone's covert WhatsApp messages and email communications about PPE Medpro contracts, as Carol Vorderman continues her anti-corruption crusade.
Vorderman escalates feud with Mone over PPE contracts
TV presenter Carol Vorderman escalates her public feud with Tory peer Michelle Mone, demanding accountability in the controversial £200m PPE Medpro contract during the pandemic.
Michelle Mone PPE Medpro Covid Contract Scandal
Explosive revelations about Conservative peer Michelle Mone's involvement in the £200m PPE Medpro deal, as leaked documents reveal her secret role in securing government contracts during the pandemic.
Michelle Mone: 'Vilified Forever' Over PPE Deal
Baroness Michelle Mone breaks her silence, admitting she'll face permanent criticism over the controversial PPE Medpro contract that secured £200m during pandemic.
VIP Lanes & £25m Faulty Gowns: PPE Trial Exposes Tory COVID Failures
Shocking courtroom revelations expose how VIP fast-tracks and £25 million in defective medical gowns plagued the UK's pandemic response, raising serious questions about Conservative procurement practices.
Mone's PPE firm faces £122m government legal claim
Conservative peer Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman are embroiled in a High Court fight as the UK government pursues £122 million from their PPE company Medpro over alleged contract breaches during the COVID-19 crisis.
Michelle Mone loses High Court bid against NCA probe
Baroness Michelle Mone faces major legal setback as High Court upholds NCA investigation into £200m PPE Medpro contracts during COVID pandemic crisis.
Michelle Mone PPE firm faces criminal investigation
Exclusive: The company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone faces a criminal probe by the National Crime Agency over massive pandemic procurement deals, with millions potentially unrecovered.
Michelle Mone PPE firm faces government winding-up bid
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched legal action to wind up a PPE company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, escalating the controversy over pandemic procurement contracts.
Michelle Mone admits profiting from PPE contracts
Tory peer Michelle Mone confesses she and her children benefited from controversial £203m PPE contracts during pandemic, as government launches lawsuit to recover public funds.
Baroness Mone: 'I'm being made a scapegoat'
Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone speaks out against 'relentless' media scrutiny over £200m PPE contracts, claiming she's being unfairly targeted while defending her family's involvement.
UK-US Seal £31bn AI Pact Amid Secrecy Concerns
The UK and US have signed a landmark £31 billion tech deal, focusing on AI development and procurement. Critics question the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and potential risks to public funds and data privacy.
UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.
France pushes 30% cap on UK parts in EU defence fund
Paris proposes a 30% ceiling on the value of British-made components in EU defence projects, a move seen as a direct challenge to UK's defence industry and a new Brexit clash.
MoD Scraps Woke ESG Rules for Defence Firms
The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.
Albania Appoints AI 'Minister' to Overhaul Public Procurement
Albania appoints the world's first AI, 'Minister Diella', to lead a revolutionary anti-corruption drive in public procurement, slashing costs and processing times dramatically.
UK Aims to Be Defence 'Workshop of the World'
Defence Secretary John Healey announces a major strategic shift to revitalise UK defence manufacturing, create jobs, and strengthen national resilience against global threats.
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