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PPE Medpro Administration: £145.6M Government Debt Unpaid Amid NCA Investigation

PPE Medpro has entered administration while owing £145.6 million to the UK government after missing its payment deadline. The firm, linked to Baroness Mone, faces a National Crime Agency investigation over PPE contracts awarded during the pandemic.

PPE Medpro Enters Administration With Massive Government Debt

PPE Medpro, the personal protective equipment firm linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, has entered administration while owing £145.6 million to the UK government, according to reports from the Department of Health and Social Care. The company reportedly missed its deadline to repay £122 million, with interest now accruing at 8% annually on the outstanding amount.

by Tyler Brooks P.EOctober 15, 2025

Assistive Technology Policy

YouTube’s New Mental Health Features for Teens: Comprehensive Guide to Wellbeing Tools

YouTube has introduced specialized mental health content shelves for teenage users searching for information about sensitive topics. The new feature provides curated videos from trusted sources when teens search for conditions like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. This initiative represents YouTube’s latest effort to support teen wellbeing amid growing global concerns about social media’s impact on young users.

In a significant move to support adolescent mental health, YouTube has announced comprehensive new features specifically designed for teenage users. This development comes alongside similar initiatives from other platforms and represents a growing recognition within the tech industry of the unique mental health challenges facing young people today. The video platform’s latest offering focuses on providing reliable, evidence-based content when teens search for information about sensitive psychological topics.