It argues greater access to banking information in bulk will allow it to catch cases of potential fraud that would otherwise go undetected, eventually saving the taxpayer around £500m a year once the system is fully rolled out.

The previous government argued broader powers to obtain banking information in bulk would help investigators catch previously undiscovered fraud cases.

One of its key findings was that “the FDA has not reviewed or approved of the use of pentobarbital in high doses or for the purpose of causing death….As a result,” it explained, “states and the federal government have not purchased injectable pentobarbital from drug manufacturers, but instead have found chemical companies that provide powdered… pentobarbital in bulk and then used compounding pharmacies to create an injectable solution.”

The head office in Mumbai buys raw materials like lentils, spices and oil in bulk, mixes the flour and sends it to Lijjat offices around the country.

Some find it helpful to create a running grocery list that prioritizes buying pantry staples on sale or in bulk.