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Government inspectors have been sent in to a council whose elected mayor was previously found guilty of corruption, because of concerns about the authority’s culture and use of resources.

The government has ordered a best value inspection of Tower Hamlets LBC due to concerns over its scrutiny arrangements. In a written ministerial statement

A Rainham care worker has to pay back more than £40,000 to Barking and Dagenham Council after she filed false timesheets to get paid for work she…

Mayor Lutfur Rahman has said he is disappointed with the Governments decision to inspect the council.

The controversial Mayor of Tower Hamlets council has been accused of “wasteful spending” and poor governance, as the government ordered an emergency inspection.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Nathan Bawuah.

From Chinatown to Waterloo's Cardboard City to a pub in Canning Town -- stories of London's working class heritage will be shared and celebrated.

Ancient charters, market blueprints and 20th century photos on show.

As we go to press, George Galloway is the bookmakers’ favourite for the Rochdale by-election (29 February), and has been backed by the Socialist Party. But he is not fit to become an MP yet again.

AHMM has put forward plans to redevelop a Grade II-listed former hospital site in Bethnal Green