Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private

The Covid inquiry has announced that hearings into a PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone's husband will be held in private. The firm, which was awarded lucrative government contracts during the pandemic, is the subject of an ongoing investigation. The decision to hold the hearings in closed session has been criticized by some, who argue that the public has a right to know the details of the inquiry. However, the inquiry has stated that the sensitive nature of the evidence requires it to be heard in private. The firm in question, led by Mone's husband, was one of several companies that benefited from the government's rush to secure PPE supplies during the pandemic. The inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding the awarding of these contracts and the role of any political connections. The outcome of the inquiry is likely to have significant implications for those involved and could shed light on the wider issues surrounding the procurement of PPE during the crisis.