Retail crime epidemic to get £7m government ‘blitz’

Shop theft climbs to highest volume since 2003

A new £7bn strategy to tackle the retail crime ‘epidemic’ has been unveiled by Labour, promising improved collaboration between retailers and law enforcement over the next three years

The government has promised a  £7m “blitz” on retail abuse, shop theft and antisocial behaviour, as part of a new retail strategy launched this week.

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