Rachel Reeves is set to appoint Tom Hayhoe, a veteran in health and regulation, as her Covid corruption commissioner to recover billions lost to fraud.
Hayhoe's initial focus will be on reviewing £674m in contracts previously dismissed by the Conservative government, aiming to return funds to taxpayers.
The Chancellor believes the Treasury can recoup £2.6bn from waste and flawed contracts, emphasizing the importance of recovering money for public services.
The award of lucrative Covid contracts sparked controversy, as nearly 75% of the money spent on PPE was written off by the DHSC.
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