New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major crackdown on shoplifting and assault against retail workers, pledging tougher penalties and a new standalone offence to safeguard UK high streets.
Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi
The once-thriving Westfield San Francisco Centre is haemorrhaging major retailers, with Nordstrom's recent closure leaving it 75% empty. Soaring crime, rampant shoplifting, and a severe homelessness crisis are crippling the downtown economy, sparking a 'd
Tesco and Asda are trialling AI-powered 'super trolleys' with built-in scanners, scales, and cameras. This revolutionary tech aims to eliminate checkout queues, slash shoplifting, and transform the British shopping experience forever.
A brazen 19-year-old thief has been caught on camera systematically stealing over £5,000 worth of premium skincare products from a Boots store in a sophisticated shoplifting operation.
A Boots employee has lifted the lid on the covert warning system staff use to alert each other to suspected shoplifters, including a specific code for when they believe a customer is stealing.
Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison reveals her shocking past struggle with shoplifting, detailing the 'rock bottom' moment she stole essential items and the profound guilt that followed.
Exclusive: A well-known British comedian faces public disgrace after being caught shoplifting high-end clothing from a Zara store in Spain, sparking international headlines and career implications.
YouTube stars Gigi Gorgeous and TS Madison face shoplifting allegations at a high-end retailer. The incident, caught on camera, sparks debate and controversy within the LGBTQ+ community.
A US woman's alleged shoplifting attempt at TJ Maxx took an unexpected turn, leading to her arrest at a Wendy's drive-thru after a failed escape. Discover the full story.
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals a surprisingly straightforward and inexpensive method that is dramatically reducing theft and abuse towards staff in its supermarkets, proving effective where high-tech solutions often fail.
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski faces a major backlash after suggesting shoplifting is a 'symptom of poverty' and can be justified for those in desperate need, drawing condemnation from retailers and politicians alike.
Tesco is piloting groundbreaking new X-ray body scanner technology at its Spalding superstore in a bold move to combat a surge in retail crime and organised shoplifting.
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari shocks fans by revealing her rebellious past, detailing a fourth-grade shoplifting incident and underage drinking escapades that involved run-ins with the police.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is rolling out live facial recognition technology to combat a surge in shoplifting, sparking a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups who brand it 'dystopian' and a threat to customer privacy.
A UK business owner fights back against shoplifters by publicly shaming them with hilarious CCTV footage of them stealing rubber ducks, bath bombs, and chocolate. His viral campaign highlights the growing crisis facing small retailers.
A veteran supermarket security guard reveals the sophisticated and brazen methods used by organised criminal gangs to plague UK retailers, costing millions and creating a climate of fear for staff and shoppers.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a prolific thief whose brazen shoplifting spree was captured in crystal-clear CCTV footage. Police are hunting the suspect after he targeted a store in a busy town centre.
Shocking footage captures the moment a gang of thieves brazenly loots a Central London pharmacy in broad daylight, while terrified staff are powerless to intervene. The audacious heist highlights a worrying trend in urban crime.
Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley faces a fierce backlash after making controversial comments on shoplifting, with critics branding him a 'hypocrite' given his own historic arrest for the same offence. The TV host's remarks on live television
Exclusive figures reveal police are failing to solve more than 1,000 shoplifting cases every day across the UK, with just 16% of reported crimes resulting in charges as retail theft soars to record levels.
New government plans promise stricter punishments for shoplifters and assault on retail workers, as retail crime surges to record levels across Britain.
Property guru Kirstie Allsopp's husband, Ben Andersen, was caught shoplifting a £13 candle and whisky from Poundland. The Location, Location, Location star's spouse was handed a conditional discharge and ordered to pay costs after a tense courtroom appear
British retailers face an unprecedented shoplifting epidemic with offences reaching their highest level since 1969, while police fail to pursue 70% of cases, leaving traders furious and demanding government action.
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK high street stores are fighting back against organised shoplifting gangs as police formally admit they've stopped arresting offenders in most cases.
Exclusive: A charming independent children's boutique in Surrey was targeted by a ruthless shoplifting duo who brazenly stuffed designer kids' clothes into a rucksack. The entire incident, a devastating blow for small businesses, was captured on the store
Jamie Oliver's teenage son Buddy was caught taking items from a central London shop without paying, with his mother Jools and sister Daisy by his side. The family addressed the incident with a statement.
Exclusive investigation reveals facial recognition cameras in UK retail stores are identifying a staggering 10,000 potential offenders each week, highlighting the escalating shoplifting epidemic crippling British retailers.
A brave Tesco customer shares his harrowing ordeal after being violently attacked for standing up to shoplifters, leaving him traumatised and fearing for his safety.
Shocking CCTV footage captures two men stealing high-value items from a Currys store in a bold daylight robbery, using a pushchair as a diversion.