UK government targets shoplifting epidemic
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 07:41 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer claims his government has ended the 'shoplifters' charter', which previously allowed goods worth less than £200 to be stolen without penalty. The Independent reports this move as a key step in addressing the issue.
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