NHS Test and Trace
It is claimed workers in England are registering tests as far away as Scotland just so they can get them processed.
The health secretary said there had been a "sharp rise" in people not "not eligible" for a test applying for one.
It comes as the health secretary warns that the threat of a second spike must be taken seriously following a surge in cases.
Another week, another set of figures going in the wrong direction.
New figures come amid moves to expand the system to cope with mass testing.
The health secretary has given the strongest hint yet that 90-minute tests could be rolled out across the country, and confirmed saliva and "pooled" testing is being trialled.
Former TalkTalk chief has been paid a total of £175,000 since starting NHS Improvement role, new accounts show. Some board members waive their fee.
Service fails to hit consistent 80% figure that experts say is needed to make system viable.
Boris Johnson had pledged that results for all in-person tests would be returned within 24 hours by the end of June.
The government has been accused of putting "profiteering and corporate greed" before public health.