All Crime articles – Page 34
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Features and analysisViolence against shopworkers highlighted by small business minister
The rising number of incidents of abuse and violence against shopworkers has attracted the attention of government.
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Features and analysisRetail industry unites to urge better protection for shopworkers
The CEOs of the leading retail businesses have written to the government calling for more protection from abuse.
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Features and analysisLack of face coverings high among customers in convenience
Research has found that a lack of face coverings is going unchallenged in convenience.
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OpinionUnmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.
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Features and analysisJTI reports high levels of responsible retailing in Brighton
Strong responsible retailing compliance reported in Brighton by JTI
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Features and analysisWidespread praise for passing of retail workers protection legislation in Scotland
The retail industry has praised the Scottish Parliament for voting to support the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill.
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NewsConvenience retailers urged to stay safe in face covering row
Independent retailers have been urged not to put themselves at risk to enforce face covering guidelines despite mounting pressure.
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Dear JacIs technology the key to getting police involved?
Following her recent report on retail crime and police responses, Jac receives an offer of support for store owners.
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Features and analysisParliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers launched
A Parliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers and responsive action to it has been launched.
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Features and analysisWhat does the change in National Lottery age restrictions mean for you?
The minimum age to play National Lottery games is set to increase to 18 in October 2021.
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Dear JacWhat happens when the police won’t come to your store?
Fed up with no police response? Jac Roper works with a retailer considering changing his business model due a lack of action.
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Features and analysisHow is HMRC going to tackle illicit tobacco?
HMRC has put forward proposals to take on the illicit tobacco trade in the UK. We break down the proposals.
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Features and analysisShopworkers launch anti-abuse campaign for Christmas
A new Christmas campaign is to focus on the impact that abuse has on shopworkers and their families.
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Features and analysisScottish shopworkers Bill makes further progress
A Bill to protect Scottish shopworkers has taken one step closer to becoming law.
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Features and analysisAbuse against shopworkers increases during pandemic
Covid-19 has led to a rise in incidents of abuse against shopworkers, according to an USDAW study.
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NewsPost Office CEO Nick Read sets out measures to regain postmaster trust
Measures include a non-executive role for a postmaster on the board and a £2m investment in creating 100 area managers to support postmasters
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Features and analysisRetail industry appeals for shop worker protection
The retail industry has made yet another appeal for more support for staff against violence and abuse.
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Features and analysisScotland leads the way in protecting retail staff
A Bill aimed at offering more protection to retail staff has taken a massive step forward in Scotland.
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OpinionThe fight to protect shopworkers isn’t over yet
The government’s repsonse to the USDAW shopworker protection petition has been disappointing but there’s still more we can all do.
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Features and analysisBitter disappointment towards government inaction on worker abuse
The government’s response to a petition urging more protection for shop workers has sparked disappointment and outrage. What’s next for the campaign?