All Crime articles – Page 23
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Comment & OpinionZero-hours contracts need greater clarity
The consultation on zero-hours contracts that closes on 13 March could be significant for employers within the food and drink industry…
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NewsRetailers offered help to tackle violence and abuse
Shop staff endured 25,000 instances of abuse or aggressive behaviour and 11,000 instances of violence last year, according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsUK to lead food fraud fight with €12m EU project
A major new pan-European project to tackle food fraud is launching this week under the leadership of the UK’s Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera).
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NewsIllicit tobacco and booze seized in South London raids
HMRC has seized illicit tobacco and alcohol worth £2,000 in unpaid duty in South London.
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NewsPolice launch crackdown on 'fake retailer' fraudsters
The police are stepping up efforts to fight fraud involving criminals impersonating large UK food retailers…
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Analysis & FeaturesCould collaboration finally crack duty fraud crime?
Industry and government taskforce just one of several measures to ‘heavy’ duty fraud…
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NewsRetailers at risk from ‘sophisticated’ criminals
A rising tide of crime cost retailers £511m last year, with a rise in theft and fraud accompanied by a growing threat from cybercriminals.
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NewsGaymers cider workers to vote on strike action over pay
C&C Group is facing strike action at the Somerset plant where brands including Gaymers cider are produced.
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Analysis & FeaturesHorsegate scandal: why are the criminals still at bay?
No companies or individuals have yet been prosecuted over Horsegate, while private litigation is thin on the ground…
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NewsNew horsemeat scandal in France leads to 21 arrests
France has been hit by a new horsemeat scandal – this time involving the sale of horses intended for lab research and unfit for human consumption into the food supply chain.
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Analysis & FeaturesIllicit tobacco: it's time to take a stand
As previously law-abiding indies are tempted, the illicit tobacco trade is growing again…
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NewsMcDonald’s and Young's singled out for praise in Elliott review
Professor Elliott’s review into the UK food system today delivered some harsh home truths for the food industry and its grasp on food crime, but it also highlighted several examples of excellence and best practice.
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NewsHorsemeat: Elliott report warns consumers still at risk from criminals
Nearly a year on from the horsemeat scandal, the UK food industry and consumers remain at risk from criminals, according to the interim Elliott report.
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NewsParfetts warns suppliers of more impersonation fraud
AG Parfett & Sons is warning suppliers to be on high alert after its name was used in a spate of impersonation frauds.
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Analysis & FeaturesUK 'sleepwalked' into tobacco directive says JTI's da Motta
We talk to Japan Tobacco International UK MD Jorge da Motta about TPD2, plain packs, the illicit trade and e-cigs…
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NewsManuka honey security tightened by retailers
Retailers are limiting the number of Manuka honey jars on shelf and resorting to alarms and security boxes…
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NewsFraudsters pose as Holland & Barrett execs to con suppliers
Fraudsters posing as senior executives at Holland & Barrett have conned unwitting European food suppliers…
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NewseBay clamps down on fake vouchers
Online giant eBay has announced new rules to counter the threat of fraudulent vouchers on the web…
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Industry on alert for fraudulent vouchers
Suppliers and wholesalers are warning retailers to be on the alert for fraudulent food and drink vouchers…
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NewsFWD urges police to do more to tackle tobacco theft
The FWD is calling on the police to step up their efforts to combat tobacco-related crime against wholesalers…