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MNN Global · December 3, 2025 · 1 min read

Government Covid inquiry costs reach £100m, higher than expected

What happened: The UK government has spent £100 million responding to the Covid inquiry, with total inquiry costs at £192 million, BBC analysis reveals. This figure is 50% higher than initially estimated.

Why it matters:

  • The increased cost places a significant financial burden on taxpayers.
  • It highlights the scale and complexity of investigating the government's pandemic response.

MNN Take: The Covid inquiry's expenses reflect the extensive resources required to review government actions during the pandemic, impacting public funds and transparency efforts.

Sources: BBC News (Breaking)