William Eichler 10 June 2026

Hidden camera found in MHCLG building

Hidden camera found in MHCLG building image
The government building on Marsham Street that houses both the Home Office and the MHCLG. © Jun Huang / Shutterstock.com.

A hidden camera has reportedly been discovered in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

The device was found in a communal area of the government building on Marsham Street that houses both the Home Office and the MHCLG.

First reported by the i newspaper, the camera was found behind a ceiling panel within the last two months, with security services said to have been informed.

Home Office sources indicated to the BBC the device was found in MHCLG's section of the building, but not near any ministerial offices.

An MHCLG spokesperson declined to comment, saying: ‘We do not comment on security matters.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Legal Officer (Property & Contracts) - Basildon Borough Council

Essex County Council
Up to £35.0000 per hour
Legal Officer (Property & Contracts) - Basildon Borough CouncilBasildon, Essex Full-Time, Temporary 36.25 Hours per Week £27.29 PAYE / £35.00 Umbrella England, Essex, Basildon
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor

Essex County Council
£56850.4100 - £63170.1900 per annum
Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to recruit an experienced Principal Building Control Surveyor. This is a England, Essex, Maldon
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Head of Employment Policy and Practice

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
£84,459-£92,332
Shaping the future of employment practice in one of London's most ambitious councils Tower Hamlets, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Vocational Trainer - Supported Learning

Essex County Council
Up to £34668.0000 per annum
Vocational Trainer - Supported LearningPermanent, Full Time£34,668 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Vocational Trainer - Supported Learning

Essex County Council
Up to £34668.0000 per annum
Vocational Trainer - Supported LearningPermanent, Full Time£34,668 per annum Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council
Linkedin Banner