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Wanted App: Retailers' New Weapon Against Shoplifting

UK retailers are deploying an innovative smartphone application that enables real-time sharing of shoplifter images and information, creating a powerful digital neighbourhood watch against retail crime.

Cadbury thief caught by trail of chocolate wrappers

A bungling chocolate thief in Weston-super-Mare has been sentenced after his distinctive trail of purple Cadbury wrappers led police directly to his doorstep in one of Britain's most delicious crime scenes.

Grooming gangs inquiry chaos as victims resign

Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.

Reeves vows to protect shops with new anti-crime law

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.

CCTV: Scooter pensioner steals steaks after court let-off

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

San Francisco's Westfield Mall Faces Collapse

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

AI Super Trolleys Trialed in UK To End Queues & Shoplifting

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.

UK Comedian Caught Shoplifting in Spanish Zara Store

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.

Sainsbury's Simple Strategy Slashes Shoplifting

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 Politician: Shoplifting Can Be 'Justified' in Poverty

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.

Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Launch New Border Security Command

Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils a comprehensive strategy to tackle the small boats crisis, scrapping the Rwanda scheme and focusing on a new Border Security Command. Discover the details of their plan to 'smash the criminal gangs' and r

Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids

Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.

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