Tower Hamlets

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Dec 19, 2025 • via The Standard

Ten Weaknesses Enable Six-Year Fraud at Tower Hamlets

Auditors flag procurement gaps despite dismissal and police probe

Tower Hamlets council dismisses a fraud suspect from 2018 schemes, but EY auditors decry probe shortfalls and list ten control failures in procurement. Taxpayer losses mount amid deflections to 'legacy' issues.

Oct 30, 2025 • via The Standard

Bangladesh Bids Eclipse East London Duties

Tower Hamlets councillors attend half their meetings while eyeing foreign seats

Councillors in Tower Hamlets neglect constituents for Bangladesh campaigns, revealing governance failures flagged in 2024 inspections. This cross-party pattern underscores accountability voids in UK local politics.