Tom Hayhoe has been appointed as the UK’s Covid corruption commissioner to investigate fraud related to personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement during the pandemic. Tasked by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, he aims to recover significant public funds lost through wasteful contracts and inflated prices. Hayhoe will review £8.7 billion worth of PPE purchases and report on lessons learned to improve future government procurement strategies. This investigation also addresses the controversial ‘VIP lane’ contracts awarded to companies like PPE Medpro, raising questions about government accountability.