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UK retail sales rose in March — but mainly because drivers rushed to fill up
reuters.comu/ToughRomanticMiss — 5 hours ago

Reuters reports that Sainsbury’s is backing a bigger police presence in stores as retail theft, violence and abuse against staff remain a major issue, with retailers arguing that crime and added security costs can feed through into prices for shoppers. Feels like a strong BuyersUK debate: more visible security and tougher action, or an overreaction that makes everyday shopping worse?