Government sues controversial PPE firm over gowns contract The Department of Health and Social Care has launched High Court proceedings against PPE Medpro. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Michelle Mone's husband facing fraud charges in Spanish criminal case MICHELLE Mone’s husband is facing the threat of more than five years in prison if he is found guilty of fraud charges levied against him in Spain. The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2022
Michelle Mone's billionaire husband Doug Barrowman could face jail if found guilty of Spanish fraud charge Prosecutors in Spain confirmed they were seeking custodial sentences for Doug Barrowman ahead of his trial. Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022
Michelle Mone's husband's firm loses veterans thousands from pension funds Former armed force members were advised to move their money to Financial Provisions Solutions, majority owned by Doug Barrowman, the husband of Glasgow Tory peer Michelle. Glasgow Live · Dec 13, 2022
Army veterans left out of pocket after advice from firm owned by Michelle Mone's husband Army veterans lost thousands after moving saved money to Financial Provisions, majority owned by Doug Barrowman’s Isle of Man business Knox Ltd, with thousands paid out Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Michelle Mone's husband's company loses thousands from veteran's pensions One 54-year-old, who fought in Iraq, lost £168,000 when he moved money from his final salary to Financial Provisions Solutions. Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022
Calls for investigation into Aberdeen office complex linked to Michelle Mone A LUXURY office complex in Aberdeen run by Michelle Mone has links to the same network of companies involved in the PPE scandal, it has been… The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022
Abolition of the Lords, that house of cronies, toadies and donors, can’t come too soon Sir Keir Starmer should ignore those who say constitutional change is too difficult. Radical reinvigoration of our democracy must be a Labour priority The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
Michelle Mone under pressure over £18m office complex linked to firms at centre of Covid PPE scandal A Sunday Mail investigation into the site’s ownership has discovered how those running under-fire PPE Medpro are also involved with the luxury office complex. Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022
'If we all get paid £29million each, Brits can become a nation of Moners' Mark Steel proposes that each citizen of the UK should be allowed to provide a government service for £29million to ease the public's conscience over allegations of Tory corruption Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022
Revealed: the full inside story of the Michelle Mone PPE scandal PPE Medpro and supply chain partners made as much as £100m in profits; Tory peer and husband now selling yacht and homes The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
No ‘VIP lane’ existed for PPE, says Conservative former minister Tory peer Michelle Mone has taken a leave of absence from the House of Lords following allegations linking her to a firm awarded PPE contracts. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Sunak ‘shocked’ by Baroness Mone and PPE firm allegations Ministers have committed to release documents surrounding the award of contracts to PPE Medpro Insider UK · Dec 8, 2022
Thursday briefing: How to tackle the crumbling early-years childcare crisis In today’s newsletter: Increasing costs and under-investment have left an industry struggling to survive. Could a radical overhaul not only help families but also boost the economy? The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022 Government had responsibility to apply ‘basic standards’ to PPE procurement checks, NAO head to say Spending watchdog to give speech in parliament following supply scandals, including that involving Lady Mone
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 Tories look embarrassed as Rishi Sunak seeks backbench validation The PM’s achievements must count for nothing to his family, if he needs so much approval from his peers
Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022 22 Matt Hancock bombshells from shameless Covid diaries as tell-all book lands The 'I'm a Celebrity' star discusses a number of topics in his juicy novel including his social distance-busting affair.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 As the Michelle Mone PPE scandal deepens, ministers can no longer feign ignorance By pretending that ‘market forces’ were responsible, the Tories can deny responsibility, says sociology professor Linsey McGoey
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak blasted after saying he's 'absolutely shocked' by Michelle Mone allegations The 'wobbly blancmange' Prime Minister was slammed by Keir Starmer at PMQs after he distanced himself from the Ultimo bra tycoon, who has taken a leave of absence from the Lords to clear her name
Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022 Scots peer Michelle Mone loses Tory whip after PPE contracts row Michelle Mone is facing calls to quit the House of Lords over claims she and her children received £29 million originating from the profits of a PPE firm
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak challenged on huge indy poll lead at Stephen Flynn's first PMQs STEPHEN Flynn challenged Rishi Sunak on polling showing Scottish independence support at 56 per cent during his first appearance at Prime…
Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022 Baroness Michelle Mone loses Tory whip amid Covid contracts scandal Rishi Sunak said he was ‘shocked to read about the allegations’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak ‘absolutely shocked’ by Michelle Mone allegations No 10 confirms Tory party has taken no action against Mone and she lost whip by taking leave of absence
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 ‘Absolutely shocked’: Rishi Sunak turns on Tory peer Michelle Mone over Covid contract allegations PM confirms lingerie millionaire has lost Conservative whip – after she took leave of absence from Lords
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 Sunak ‘shocked’ by allegations about Baroness Mone and PPE firm Rishi Sunak said it was “absolutely right” that she is no longer attending the House of Lords.