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Protect delivery drivers from abuse as well as shop workers, union tells government

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Retail workers trade union Usdaw has called on the government to included home delivery drivers in the proposed new standalone offence for assaulting retail workers, which is part of the Crime & Policing Bill. The union has submitted evidence to the Home Office to support…

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