A company associated with Michelle Mone has missed a crucial deadline to repay £122 million to the UK government, as ordered by the high court. This amount was paid for surgical gowns that were deemed unusable, raising serious concerns about accountability and the handling of public funds during the pandemic. The failure to meet this repayment deadline not only reflects poorly on the firm but also highlights ongoing issues in the procurement processes for personal protective equipment, which are vital for public health.

The UK government is intensifying its efforts to recover millions paid to a company associated with Baroness Michelle Mone for defective personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID pandemic. With a High Court deadline for repayment now passed, the health secretary has stated they will pursue the matter vigorously. This situation highlights the ongoing issues surrounding procurement practices during the pandemic and the importance of accountability in public spending.