Independent retailers welcome new law to protect shopworkers
Having lobbied MPs in Westminster for years for a change in the law to protect shopworkers, the Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers) has welcomed the fact that the amended Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act has now come into effect. From today (June 28), as...
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New Guides launched to reduce violence against staff
The National Business Crime Centre have launched new guides aimed to reduce violence against staff working in the retail industry. The booklet helps retailers and staff identify the key drivers of violence and advice on how to prevent any associated threats of...
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NFRN meets with Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner
Hull member Ian Smith laid bare the dangers of operating an independent convenience store during an NFRN meeting last week with Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison. Mr Smith outlined the different aspects of retail crime he has faced over the...
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NFRN meets Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner to Discuss...
This week, the NFRN political engagement team met with the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster to discuss the county’s proposed effects to tackle retail crime, and how the federation can help. The Commissioner understood how independent retailers...
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Rehabilitation programme tackles retail crime in West Midlands
At the latest meeting of the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on retail crime, members heard how the West Midlands police and crime commissioner (PCC) has introduced a pilot scheme to prevent repeat offences by people with alcohol and drug abuse issues. West...
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