All Crime articles – Page 46
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NewsFormer police officer found guilty of tobacco smuggling
A former police officer has been found guilty of tobacco smuggling and sentenced to eight weeks in jail.
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NewsNew Victims Code to highlight impact of crime on businesses
Businesses affected by crime will be able to make impact statements in court as part of the new Victims Code.
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NewsCPS calls on police to fight forecourt crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidelines calling for police forces to crack down on repeat ‘no means of payment’ offenders at forecourt stores.
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NewsHome Office reassures retailers on crime bill amendments
The Home Office has assured retailers that the impending Crime Bill would not downgrade shop theft.
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NewsRetailer jailed for illicit tobacco and alcohol crimes
A retailer repeatedly caught selling non UK duty-paid tobacco and alcohol products has been jailed for two years and four months.
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NewsATMs to offer cardless cash under new partnership
Consumers are now able to access cardless cash at ATMs across the UK following the launch of a new service from online cash payments provider Ukash and Bank Machine.
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Crime fighting
ACS is lobbying MPs on the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, but retailers concerned about recent developments need to focus on local engagement too, says James Lowman.
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NewsACS urges government to reconsider Crime Bill
The ACS has called on the government to reconsider amendments to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill.
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NewsTV show seeks retailers affected by shoplifting
The makers of Mary Portas: Secret Shopper and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares are looking for independent c-store owners to feature in a new television series on shoplifting.
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NewsGovernment questioned over Crime Bill clause
Ministers have been called on to explain how proposals in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Policing and Crime Bill will not lead to fewer prosecutions.
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NewsPolice chiefs urged to have more 'cops in shops'
Police chiefs are being encouraged to set up stations in stores in order to improve engagement with the public.
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NewsVictims Code proposals to help show impact of crime
New measures have been proposed by the government to give businesses the opportunity to better highlight the impact of crime.
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NewsForecourt damaged by ATM explosion
A forecourt store in Hampshire was damaged by an explosion caused during a cash machine robbery
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Business partnership sees results in fight against crime
A South East business crime reduction partnership has reported remarkable results in fighting crime and recovering stolen stock.
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NewsCriminals could benefit from changes to EU tobacco law
Larger health warnings and a ban cigarettes in packs of 10, would create “a huge profit opportunity for criminals” a House of Lords Committee has been warned.
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NewsRetail and wholesale sector hit most by crime
The retail and wholesale industry experienced more crime than any other business sector last year, a Home Office survey has revealed.
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NewsCost of retail crime soars by 15.6% in 2012, says BRC
The cost of retail crime in the UK has increased by 15.6% over the past 12 months.
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NewsMet Police could set up shop in London shops
Retailers in London may experience an increased police presence thanks to a new plan that could see stations set up in stores.
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NewsACS and Crimestoppers extend crime-busting partnership
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has renewed its partnership with Crimestoppers as it continues its fight against retail crime.