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BBC News reports multiple stories: a Covid inquiry finds PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted billions. Scott Mills was the highest-paid BBC star before his sacking. New explosions near Iranian port cities are reported as Tehran hits UAE tankers in the strait. Police continue to question a suspect over Ann Widdecombe's murder.

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