All Crime articles – Page 15
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Features and analysisHartlepool Borough and Cleveland Police tackle illicit tobacco
The partnership has resulted in seizures of illict tobacco in the region.
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Dear JacRetailer frustration over unpaid compensation for shop theft
Jac Roper hears from a retailer fed up with a lack of follow-through on shop theft.
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Features and analysisScotmid launches community scheme to help prevent reoffending
Scotmid has launched a new collaborative pilot programme designed to help people involved in crime to make positive life changes.
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Features and analysisAction needed to take on repeat offenders against retail staff
The retail industry has called on the government to carry out action on tackling repeat offending.
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Features and analysisIllicit cigarettes and hold-rolling tobacco seized from retailers
Illicit tobacco with a street value of £7,000 was seized from retailers in Shropshire.
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OpinionThe benefits of creating a digital to-do list
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis discusses the benefits of upgrading your action list.
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Features and analysisIndustry backlash as MPs vote against Policing Bill amendment to protect retail workers
The government’s decision to vote down of an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that would have made attacking a retail worker a separate offence has been criticised by the industry.
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Features and analysisMPs called on to support shop worker protection amendments to Policing Bill
The Policing Bill will be debated on 5 July with MPs being urged to help protect retail staff.
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Features and analysisHome Affairs Committee urges new offence to protect retail staff
The government and Home Affairs Committee are at odds over sentencing for offences against shop workers.
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Features and analysisIllicit cigarette trade cost the UK £2bn in 2020
A new report by KPMG found that illicit cigarettes cost the UK government £2bn in lost revenue.
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Advice GuideHow to spot a fake £50 note
The new polymer £50 has entered circulation in the UK and the Bank of England has listed its security features to prevent fraud.
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Features and analysisMPs urged to create new offence for assaulting shop workers
The ACS has demanded that those who attack retail workers face tougher penalties.
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Features and analysisRetailer faces prison for illicit tobacco offences
An investigation by Dudley Trading Standards has led to the imprisonment of a retailer for selling illicit tobacco.
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Features and analysisPolice ordered to do more to protect retailers at wholesale depots
The home secretary warned police to offer better protection for retailers while at wholesale depots or “answer to her”.
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Features and analysisDisappointment over lack of support for shop workers
No changes will be made to better protect shop workers following a Westminster Hall debate.
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Features and analysisOne in five shop workers satisfied with response to abuse or violence
A Home Affairs Committee survey found that just one in five shop workers were happy with the response to incidents of abuse or violence against them.
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Features and analysisViolence and abuse against shopworkers continues to rise
Incidents of violence or abuse against shopworkers rose 7% last year.
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Features and analysisRetailers warned against card payment scam
Retailers have been warned to be vigilant following a spate of transactions using stolen bank cards in the north of England.
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Features and analysisRetailer sentenced to 260 hours of unpaid work for illicit tobacco sales
The retailer continued to sell illicit tobacco despite warnings from Trading Standards.
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Features and analysisRetail industry demands more support for abused shopworkers
A collective of retailers and trade bodies have appealed to the government to introduce increased protection for shopworkers against abuse.