UK Finance: Tech Giants Must Help Stop £629m Fraud Epidemic
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
Category : Search result: London retail crime
Tesco puts chocolate bars in security boxes to fight theft
A Tesco store in East London has placed Cadbury Dairy Milk bars in locked plastic cases, highlighting extreme anti-shoplifting measures as thefts hit record highs. Read the full story.
Michelin-starred restaurant hit by £800 meat theft
A London Michelin-starred restaurant owner speaks out after a thief stole £800 of premium meat. The Met Police investigate as the hospitality industry faces festive pressure.
Report: Business Rates Not Main Cause of High Street Decline
A new report challenges the narrative that business rates are killing UK high streets. Discover why local income and footfall are the real keys to revival. Read the full analysis.
Teens Investigated for Setting Homeless Man's Hair on Fire
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Oxford Street's former fashion college site set for major revamp
A former college campus near Oxford Street is set for a 'deep retrofit' into offices, a food hall and retail. Westminster Council calls it a 'highly commendable scheme' set to create hundreds of jobs.
Sydney Crime Raid: $12m Assets Seized, Six Arrested
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
London's Sloane Street gets major green makeover with 100+ trees
London's luxury Sloane Street has undergone a major green transformation, with over 100 new trees and 20% more pavement space. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity and enhances the shopping experience.
Food inflation slows to 3% amid Black Friday deals
UK food inflation eased to 3% in November, down from 3.7% in October, as Black Friday discounts hit shops. However, experts warn of persistent pressures and challenges ahead for retailers and consumers.
Black Friday discounts slow UK shop price inflation
Early Black Friday discounts helped slow UK shop price rises to 0.6% in November, below the three-month average. Read the full analysis from the British Retail Consortium.
Man, 22, stabbed to death in Wembley
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on High Road, Wembley. Police are investigating and have closed the road, diverting nine bus routes. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Gail's Bakery to Open 40 New Sites, Creating 500 Jobs
Gail's Bakery announces a major UK expansion, opening 40 new sites by February 2026 after creating nearly 500 jobs. The £500m-valued chain sees revenue surge to £278m.
Couple used hidden camera to cheat Sydney casino out of $1.18m
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
National Guard Soldiers Injured in DC Shooting
Two US National Guard soldiers critically injured in a Washington DC shooting. Suspect had ties to the CIA. Get the latest details on this developing story.
B&Q Owner Kingfisher Raises Profit Forecast to £570m
B&Q owner Kingfisher boosts profit outlook despite softening UK retail market. Discover how strong management drives success in challenging economic conditions.
M&S Opens New Fulham Store, Plans London Expansion
Marks & Spencer launches a new Foodhall in Fulham and unveils a 'wish list' of 172 London locations for future stores. Discover the full list of areas under consideration.
M&S to open 200 new London food stores
Marks & Spencer reveals plans for 200 new or revamped London food halls, aiming to transform its store estate by 2028. Discover the full list of locations set for expansion.
M&S Clapham Opening Draws Massive Queues
The new M&S in Clapham Common saw queues stretching down the high street. Discover why this shop launch became a community event and what it says about modern retail.
Man charged in £30k iPhone heists across London
A 20-year-old man faces charges for the robbery of £30,000 in iPhone 17s from an Apple store in Lakeside and an attempted heist in Brent Cross. He is due in court.
True Crime Series 'Manhunt' Hits Netflix No.1
Netflix's chilling true crime documentary 'Manhunt: Chasing the Fox' about predator Malcolm Fairley soars to number one in the UK. Stream the harrowing series now.
London's New Bond Street is World's Priciest Retail Spot
London's New Bond Street has claimed the top spot as the world's most expensive retail destination, with rents soaring 22% to £1,706 per square foot. Discover the details behind this luxury property surge.
Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
UK's £1bn laundering network funds Russia's war
National Crime Agency exposes billion-pound money laundering network operating across 28 UK towns and cities, directly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through cryptocurrency conversions.
JD Sports hit by UK youth unemployment
JD Sports warns annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as high youth unemployment and lack of spare cash among under-25s causes a 3.3% sales slide in the UK, its worst-performing market.
New M&S Food Halls Open in Clapham and Fulham
Marks & Spencer unveils two new London food halls in Clapham and Fulham this week, creating over 100 jobs and boosting festive shopping options. Get the first look inside.
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's £270k artwork
A man has been sentenced for stealing a Banksy print valued at £270,000 to settle drug debts. Discover the full story of this London art theft and its consequences.
West End Businesses Fund Christmas Crime Crackdown
Over 600 West End businesses launch the largest private security investment to combat phone theft and retail crime this festive season. Discover how Operation West End aims to keep shoppers safe.
Guardian corrects knife crime statistics error
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime figures, revealing London saw a 0% change while Dorset fell 13%. Explore the full corrections list and how to submit complaints.
London's First New Shopping Centre in 15 Years Opens
Discover Broadgate Central, the City of London's first new retail and leisure destination in 15 years, featuring 28 brands. Explore the new hub now!
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