<p>The UK has been hit by a swarm of shoplifters, causing a major hit in the profit margins of various local stores and market chains. To counter a “torrent of theft”, a coalition of British retail industry groups and shopworkers union USDAW has written to police officials in England and Wales.</p>

<p>The British Retail Consortium estimates the cost of theft in the sector has reached 1 billion pounds ($1.24 billion) a year. The local convenience stores are reporting the highest levels of shop theft recorded in the last decade.</p>

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<h2><strong>Local retail shops and supermarkets in UK are being hit by “epidemic” of theft</strong></h2>

<p>As per John Lewis Partnership, owner of department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, Britain is seeing an “epidemic” of shoplifting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Clothing chain Primark also said that its profit margins had been hit by increased theft, while supermarket Tesco said rising store crime had led it to offer its staff body-cams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the letter to the Police and Crime Commissioners, the industry groups called on forces to make it easier for retailers to report crime and share evidence such as CCTV footage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They also want police resources to target getting prolific repeat offenders off the streets and want forces to prioritise collecting evidence of violent attacks against shopworkers.</p>

<p>"Shop theft is far from a minor crime, it is the primary trigger for violence and abuse of shopworkers and often committed by prolific offenders or organised crime gangs," the letter, also signed by the Association of Convenience Stores, the British Independent Retail Association, the Federation of Small Businesses and the National Federation of Retail Newsagents, read.</p>

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<p>The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners' lead for business and retail, Sussex PCC Katy Bourne, said she understood the retail sector's frustration and is working with the police to improve their response.</p>

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<p>"From the many businesses I have met it is sadly evident that, too often, the policing response they have received – assuming they got one - is not what they expect," she said.</p>

<p>But she also said that police forces face a huge daily demand on their finite resources.&nbsp;</p>

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The UK has been hit by a swarm of shoplifters, causing a major hit in the profit margins of various local stores and market chains. To counter a “torrent of theft”, a coalition of British retail industry groups and shopworkers union USDAW has written to police officials in England and Wales.

The UK has been hit by a swarm of shoplifters, causing a major hit in the profit margins of various local stores and market chains. To counter a “torrent of theft”, a coalition of British retail industry groups and shopworkers union USDAW has written to police officials in England and Wales. The British Retail Consortium estimates the cost of theft in the sector has reached 1 billion pounds ($1.24 billion) a year. The local convenience stores are reporting the highest levels of shop theft recorded in the last decade. Also Read | Video | Tornado wreaks havoc in China, officials issue warning Local retail shops and supermarkets in UK are being hit by “epidemic” of theft As per John Lewis Partnership, owner of department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, Britain is seeing an “epidemic” of shoplifting. Clothing chain Primark also said that its profit margins had been hit by increased theft, while supermarket Tesco said rising store crime had led it to offer its staff body-cams. In the letter to the Police and Crime Commissioners, the industry groups called on forces to make it easier for retailers to report crime and share evidence such as CCTV footage. Also Read | Scientists one step closer to resurrecting Tasmanian tiger that went extinct 100 years ago They also want police resources to target getting prolific repeat offenders off the streets and want forces to prioritise collecting evidence of violent attacks against shopworkers. "Shop theft is far from a minor crime, it is the primary trigger for violence and abuse of shopworkers and often committed by prolific offenders or organised crime gangs," the letter, also signed by the Association of Convenience Stores, the British Independent Retail Association, the Federation of Small Businesses and the National Federation of Retail Newsagents, read. Watch | Cost of living crisis in UK: 10% young adults admit shoplifting, says survey × The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners' lead for business and retail, Sussex PCC Katy Bourne, said she understood the retail sector's frustration and is working with the police to improve their response. Also Read | Global debt reaches record high of $307 trillion, as debt ratios are rising: IIF "From the many businesses I have met it is sadly evident that, too often, the policing response they have received – assuming they got one - is not what they expect," she said. But she also said that police forces face a huge daily demand on their finite resources. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In a recent interview, former United States treasury secretary Larry Summers said that Brexit will be remembered as a “historic economic error” which could have not only damaged the United Kingdom’s economy but helped increase the country’s inflation. Meanwhile, inflation in the Eurozone has fallen to 6.1 per cent in May 2023 down from 7.0 per cent, in April.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did Summers say about the UK economy?</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, Summers on Thursday said, “Brexit will be remembered as a historic economic error that reduced the competitiveness of the UK economy, put downward pressure on the pound and upward pressure on prices, limited import goods and limited in some ways the supply of labour. All of which contributed to higher inflation.”</p>

<p>One of the most prominent economists who served as the US treasury secretary, Summers also spoke about how the UK economic policy has been “substantially flawed for some years,” speaking particularly about its exit from the European Union (EU) and how it has driven costs higher in Britain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Summers also went on to criticise officials at the Bank of England for Britain’s high inflation and said that the country’s problems have been “reinforced by very ill-judged monetary policies”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as the UK has been witnessing a cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflation. Last week, the country’s Office for National Statistics reported that inflation remains stubbornly high at 8.7 per cent in April, but&nbsp;it is down from 10.1 per cent in March.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, a report by the London School of Economics (LSE) said that British households have paid billions to make up for the extra cost of trade barriers on food imports from the EU. Notably, the UK also has the highest rate of inflation among the Group of Seven (G7) nations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Eurozone inflation falls to 6.1 per cent&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, inflation in the 20 countries which use the euro and are referred to as the ‘eurozone’ fell to 6.1 per cent in May 2023, down from 7.0 per cent the month prior, reported EU’s Eurostat agency. This drop also takes the countries’ annual inflation closer to the European Central Bank’s target of two per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decrease in inflation has been attributed to a drop in energy prices, while food and alcohol were the main components driving inflation, rising 12.5 per cent in May which was one per cent lower than the month before. Last year, the Eurozone was struggling with high inflation at 10.6 per cent due to the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supply chain issues post-Covid.&nbsp;</p>

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In a recent interview, former United States treasury secretary Larry Summers said that Brexit will be remembered as a “historic economic error” which could have not only damaged the United Kingdom’s economy but helped increase the country’s inflation.

In a recent interview, former United States treasury secretary Larry Summers said that Brexit will be remembered as a “historic economic error” which could have not only damaged the United Kingdom’s economy but helped increase the country’s inflation. Meanwhile, inflation in the Eurozone has fallen to 6.1 per cent in May 2023 down from 7.0 per cent, in April. What did Summers say about the UK economy? Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, Summers on Thursday said, “Brexit will be remembered as a historic economic error that reduced the competitiveness of the UK economy, put downward pressure on the pound and upward pressure on prices, limited import goods and limited in some ways the supply of labour. All of which contributed to higher inflation.” One of the most prominent economists who served as the US treasury secretary, Summers also spoke about how the UK economic policy has been “substantially flawed for some years,” speaking particularly about its exit from the European Union (EU) and how it has driven costs higher in Britain. Summers also went on to criticise officials at the Bank of England for Britain’s high inflation and said that the country’s problems have been “reinforced by very ill-judged monetary policies”. This comes as the UK has been witnessing a cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflation. Last week, the country’s Office for National Statistics reported that inflation remains stubbornly high at 8.7 per cent in April, but it is down from 10.1 per cent in March. Earlier this month, a report by the London School of Economics (LSE) said that British households have paid billions to make up for the extra cost of trade barriers on food imports from the EU. Notably, the UK also has the highest rate of inflation among the Group of Seven (G7) nations. Eurozone inflation falls to 6.1 per cent Meanwhile, inflation in the 20 countries which use the euro and are referred to as the ‘eurozone’ fell to 6.1 per cent in May 2023, down from 7.0 per cent the month prior, reported EU’s Eurostat agency. This drop also takes the countries’ annual inflation closer to the European Central Bank’s target of two per cent. The decrease in inflation has been attributed to a drop in energy prices, while food and alcohol were the main components driving inflation, rising 12.5 per cent in May which was one per cent lower than the month before. Last year, the Eurozone was struggling with high inflation at 10.6 per cent due to the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supply chain issues post-Covid. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

‘Historic economic error’: Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers about Brexit; Eurozone inflation falls

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<p><strong>DWP Cost of Living payments&nbsp;2023:</strong> In 2023, more than eight million houses in the United Kingdom will get a payment of £900. The cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom continues to thin people's finances. However, the total amount provided in 2022 was £1,200 following a similar system. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Secretary, Mel Stride, said, "We are sticking by our promise to protect the most vulnerable." The payment system, a so-called solution to the cost of living crisis, provided vital aid to people with the lowest income. According to the secretary, the government's support already aids over eight million households with their cost of living. He says the <em><strong>DWP cost of living payments 2023 </strong></em>and the surge in prices are global consequences of Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Here's everything you need to know about dates, requirements &amp; eligibility. Check how much amount you'll get this year.</h3>

<h2>When is first DWP cost of living payments 2023 worth £301 due?</h2>

<p>The first instalment of the cost of living payment will arrive in spring 2023. Moreover, the estimated cost of a living instalment is £301. The authorities will announce the exact date soon. However, the UK government's website says that the cost of living payment will arrive during spring 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>When will the total DWP cost of living payments 2023 be made?</h2>

<p>Eligible households can expect the cost of living payment to come any time during the year. According to the system, the instalments are spread throughout the year. The UK government will announce the date of the payments closer to the time.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Here's the estimate for the government-advised payments:</h3>

<ul>
	<li>£301 – First Cost of Living Payment – during spring 2023</li>
	<li>£150 – Disability Payment – during summer 2023</li>
	<li>£300 – Second Cost of Living Payment – during autumn 2023</li>
	<li>£300 – Pensioner Payment – during winter 2023/4</li>
	<li>£299 – Third Cost of Living Payment – during spring 2024</li>
</ul>

<h2>Requirements &amp; Eligibility: Who is eligible for DWP cost of living payments&nbsp;2023?</h2>

<p>Depending on your circumstances on a specific date or during a particular period, you could receive up to three different types of payment:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying low-income benefit or tax credits</li>
	<li>Disability Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying disability benefit</li>
	<li>Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, if you are entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023</li>
</ul>

<h2>Do you need to apply for DWP cost of living 2023 payments?</h2>

<p>There is no need to apply for the DWP cost of living if you are eligible. The UK government will automatically pay you. You will receive the benefits of the DWP cost of living payments in the same way you receive tax benefits. The government website says, "If individuals are eligible they will be paid automatically, and there will be no need to apply."</p>

<p>If you are eligible for a DWP Cost of Living Payment or a disability cost of living payment and the authorities find it on a later date, they will include you later. "Claimants who are eligible for any of the Cost of Living Payments and receive tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will receive payment from HMRC shortly after DWP payments are issued," the website added.&nbsp;</p>

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DWP Cost of Living payments 2023: In 2023, more than eight million houses in the United Kingdom will get a payment of £900. The cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom continues to thin people's finances.

DWP Cost of Living payments 2023: In 2023, more than eight million houses in the United Kingdom will get a payment of £900. The cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom continues to thin people's finances. However, the total amount provided in 2022 was £1,200 following a similar system. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Secretary, Mel Stride, said, "We are sticking by our promise to protect the most vulnerable." The payment system, a so-called solution to the cost of living crisis, provided vital aid to people with the lowest income. According to the secretary, the government's support already aids over eight million households with their cost of living. He says the DWP cost of living payments 2023 and the surge in prices are global consequences of Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's everything you need to know about dates, requirements & eligibility. Check how much amount you'll get this year. When is first DWP cost of living payments 2023 worth £301 due? The first instalment of the cost of living payment will arrive in spring 2023. Moreover, the estimated cost of a living instalment is £301. The authorities will announce the exact date soon. However, the UK government's website says that the cost of living payment will arrive during spring 2023. When will the total DWP cost of living payments 2023 be made? Eligible households can expect the cost of living payment to come any time during the year. According to the system, the instalments are spread throughout the year. The UK government will announce the date of the payments closer to the time. Here's the estimate for the government-advised payments: £301 – First Cost of Living Payment – during spring 2023 £150 – Disability Payment – during summer 2023 £300 – Second Cost of Living Payment – during autumn 2023 £300 – Pensioner Payment – during winter 2023/4 £299 – Third Cost of Living Payment – during spring 2024 Requirements & Eligibility: Who is eligible for DWP cost of living payments 2023? Depending on your circumstances on a specific date or during a particular period, you could receive up to three different types of payment: Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying low-income benefit or tax credits Disability Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying disability benefit Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, if you are entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023 Do you need to apply for DWP cost of living 2023 payments? There is no need to apply for the DWP cost of living if you are eligible. The UK government will automatically pay you. You will receive the benefits of the DWP cost of living payments in the same way you receive tax benefits. The government website says, "If individuals are eligible they will be paid automatically, and there will be no need to apply." If you are eligible for a DWP Cost of Living Payment or a disability cost of living payment and the authorities find it on a later date, they will include you later. "Claimants who are eligible for any of the Cost of Living Payments and receive tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will receive payment from HMRC shortly after DWP payments are issued," the website added. ALSO READ | Russia, Ukraine swap dozens of prisoners of war, Moscow thanks UAE for mediation

DWP Cost of Living payment UK 2023: Dates, Requirement & Eligibility, check how much amount you'll get in 2023

Inflation in the U.K. has hit a 41-year high driven in large part by gas and electricity costs. In the latest, some parents are struggling to afford school meals. Free school lunches are provided for all 4- to 7-year-olds in England, but most parents of older children have to pay about two pounds USD a day for their child to have a cooked meal.

Cost of living crisis looms over UK schools

According to Barclaycard, almost half of Britons plan to cut down on Christmas gifts to try to save money amid the biggest cost of living crisis in the country.

48 percent people plan to spend less this Christmas, says Barclaycard