All Crime articles – Page 38
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Features and analysisScottish shopworkers Bill makes further progress
A Bill to protect Scottish shopworkers has taken one step closer to becoming law.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
Interviews and ProfilesForced to use body cameras to protect staff
Attacks on staff have forced Premier Eldred Drive to use body cameras to help protect them.
-
Interviews and ProfilesWill Dan Brown bring a ‘fresh vision’ to the SGF?
The Nisa retailer continues to steer through obstacles that the health crisis has inflicted upon his convenience store, but now he’s juggling another role.
-
NewsBRC lobbies MPs to support retail workers
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched the Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge to help curb abuse against staff and has urged MPs to support it.
-
Features and analysisTime to take action on crimes against shop workers
The lack of government action on verbal and physical abuse against shop workers has prompted USDAW to launch a petition demanding stronger legislation.
-
OpinionWhere should I place my CCTV cameras?
Parkview Retail director Richard Inglis on where to put your CCTV cameras for maximum effectiveness.
-
Advice GuideRemaining vigilant: how to deal with retail crime
Abuse against shop workers is on the rise and with staff on the front line, what should you do if a member of your team is victim to an attack?
-
NewsSouthern Co-op allocates £100,000 via Safer Neighbourhood Fund
Fourteen organisations across Bristol, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Southampton and south London have been chosen to receive a share of the Southern Co-op’s £100,000 Safer Neighbourhood Fund for their work in tackling the causes of crime.
-
Interviews and ProfilesHow retailers are working to eradicate violence from the sector
USDAW general secretary Paddy Lillis discusses staff safety in convenience stores.