Thanks for giving it another try and for your feedback :-) Will have a look into the bug, it's noted. The care package might have been a good compensation for that, I mention it in section Reward yourself.
When you played last time, items were not consumed. I also think it changed for good. I often end a turn intentionally, because I prefer to take the damage instead of throwing some precious items.
Also big thanks for noticing and mentioning the UI. I worked really hard on meeting my own expectations for that, which I think are pretty exaggerated.