Investigations
Synthetic Opioids investigation
I conducted an 18-part investigation into nitazenes (a dangerous synthetic opioid) in East London after winning the inaugural 2025 Tenacious Journalist Awards.
My reporting led to an improvement in local naloxone (overdose antidote) availability and public awareness, and inspired further reporting, including by Channel 4 and the BBC.
How synthetic opioids caught up with the East End | Tower Hamlets Slice
Deadlier than heroin or fentanyl, nitazenes have arrived in Tower Hamlets. A new investigative series by the Slice asks, are we prepared?
Agatha Scaggiante
Council investigations
Investigations into local government. Following my reporting on foodbank funding being cut in Tower Hamlets, the budget was reinstated at its highest level yet.
Tower Hamlets food banks left in the lurch | Tower Hamlets Slice
The Council has withdrawn funding and slashed regular supply of food deliveries to Tower Hamlets Food Hubs and banks across the borough without notice
Agatha Scaggiante
Council forcing closure of valuable community venues | Tower Hamlets Slice
Tower Hamlets Council accused of creating a hostile environment for community venues and voluntary groups with evictions and unfavourable lease terms.
Agatha Scaggiante
Asylum system investigation
My investigation into the asylum system in Scotland showed that the UK government was secretly opening asylum hotels across the country without informing local authorities.
Inside the underground network supporting asylum seekers in Scotland
A movement led by people with lived experience of the U.K. immigration system has sprung up to fight for more humane treatment and housing for refugees.
Agatha Scaggiante
