51AVÊÓÆµ

51AVÊÓÆµshops targeted as shoplifting figures hit record numbers

Rural retailers are being targeted as shoplifting rates soar across the country, with Government urged to take action to tackle criminals

clock • 2 min read
51AVÊÓÆµshops targeted as shoplifting figures hit record numbers

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 530,643 reported shoplifting offences in England and Wales in the year to March, a 20% increase from the previous year The figures...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

Milkshakes and coffees to be hit with new 'sugar tax'

Milkshakes and coffees to be hit with new 'sugar tax'

Dairy products including yoghurt drinks and chocolate milk could fall foul of new rules as Gov says tax will cut obesity rates and raise £40m for Treasury

clock 25 November 2025 • 4 min read
Scotland rolls out Organic Action Plan

Scotland rolls out Organic Action Plan

Further support for farmers as country leads the rest of the UK in organic production

clock 24 November 2025 • 2 min read
Organic farmers set to receive £3m support payment

Organic farmers set to receive £3m support payment

Welsh Gov commits to funding to safeguard 'cornerstone' of country's agriculture

clock 24 November 2025 • 1 min read