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Usdaw ‘deeply concerned’ over 32% shoplifting increase across England and Wales

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Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw said it is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in the 12 months to September 2023 there was a 32% increase in shoplifting. This continues the trend of persistent quarterly increases after a…

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