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Home Office accused of spending £10,000 on lavish dinner at Searcys in The Gherkin

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Civil servants reportedly received special permission to use government's Procurement Card .

Involved in hosting lavish gala for Italian counterparts in London 's Gherkin skyscraper.

Government credit card spending report allegedly recorded 10,350 bill for the party of 45 .

Home Office said it was in recognition of Italy 's role in setting international security agenda.

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formal

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English

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59

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