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Keltbray Scandal and Council Contracts | UK News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Summary
Westminster City Council is under fire for awarding a multi-million-dollar demolition contract to Keltbray, a firm previously fined $18 million for rigging bids through “cover bidding.” Despite the scandal, Labour chose Keltbray as one of only two viable bidders — the other also had a tainted history. The contract value jumped over 100% due to unforeseen site conditions, and now the Tories are demanding a full audit of all council deals over $5 million, raising urgent questions about accountability and taxpayer money. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b69b53fc709607ef