Policing Minister: Cost of Living is 'no excuse' for rise in shoplifting

The Policing Minister, Chris Philp, has told Paste BN the cost of living crisis is no excuse for a rise in shoplifting, because the UK’s benefits system is “very generous”.

Wednesday 3 January 2024 02:21, UK

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A survey by the British Retail Consortium found levels of shoplifting in ten major cities had risen by an average of 27% in 2023 compared with 2022, costing businesses £1.76 billion over a 12 month period.
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