Crime

Leicestershire police launch appeal after jewellery store robbery

Officers are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was stolen from a local jewellers in Market Harborough. A local report from…

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Usdaw ‘disappointed’ PM fails to back shop worker protection law

Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the prime minister for failing to back a new law to protect shop workers…

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Government to crack down on violence against shopworkers

The government has vowed to crack down on violence and abuse against shopworkers. In a statement, yesterday the Home Office…

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Usdaw calls on government to respond to crime report

Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the government to respond to a new report which highlights the cost to…

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Stonehawk offers free online consultations to jewellery trade ahead of reopening

Security training provider Stonehawk is offering free and confidential online meetings regarding security, mental health and wellbeing to business in…

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Former NAJ CEO Michael Hoare passes away

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that the former chief executive of the association, Michael Hoare, has died.…

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Police launch appeal after burglary at Randalstown jewellery store

Police have appealed for information following the burglary of a large amount of jewellery  in a store in Randalstown, Northern…

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BRC ‘disappointed’ with business rates relief in Queen’s speech

The British Retail Consortium has responded to the Queen’s speech, praising its approach to crime and sustainability but was “surprised…

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Armed robber jailed for seven years over raid at Amir Jewellers

A man who was detained by members of the public following a “violent” robbery at a jewellery store in Kilburn,…

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FSB calls for next PM to tackle £17bn business ‘crime crisis’

Small businesses are incurring costs of almost £17bn every year due to criminal activity, according to new research from the…

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