Fears of espionage have escalated following the discovery of a secret camera in a Whitehall building, where UK ministers approved plans for a controversial Chinese mega embassy. Security officials found the device hidden in a ceiling panel at Marsham Street, which houses the Home Office and the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The camera's presence has raised serious concerns about the security of government facilities, especially since the building previously hosted discussions regarding the embassy. Tory shadow minister Alex Burghart described the incident as 'extremely serious' and called for an urgent investigation to determine how long the camera had been in place and whether sensitive information was compromised. The proposed embassy site near Tower Bridge has faced significant opposition from MPs, citing potential security risks and the possibility of it being used for espionage activities. Concerns have been heightened by previous reports of Chinese espionage linked to cyber operations against UK government systems. The ongoing debate over the embassy's approval continues to draw attention to its implications for national security.