According to first-hand accounts from retailers, shoppers are likely to witness intimidation, drug dealing and vandalism when browsing their local high street. So what impact has anti-social behaviour had on their business? more»
Shoplifting come at a pricey expense for retailers, recent research shows that out of the 700m costs of retail crime, 71% is induced by stealing (British Retail Consortium). more»
The number of serious violent attacks recorded against retail staff doubled in 2017, new survey findings have revealed. more»
Business Advice unpicks one of the growing threats to small companies, asking what is CEO fraud, before consulting two experts on the typical tactics employed by scammers and how owners can protect their firm. more»
The new HMRC laws can be viewed as a renewed effort by government to take a firmer stand against corporate fraud, and an attempt to encourage change in corporate culture. more»
Between 2013 and 2016, 184m worth of stock was stolen from under the nose of UK firms, according to new research that reveals the business theft hotspots suffering most from opportunistic crime. more»
Many small UK business owners have unexpectedly had their HSBC account frozen as a consequence of the bank's crackdown on financial crime, it has been reported. more»
For staff facing criminal charges, if the alleged wrongdoing poses a threat to the business, colleagues or customers, the first step is often to suspend the employee. more»
A study has found that 62 per cent of self-employed Brits, aged over 50, hailed Breaking Bad legend White as inspiration for quitting their jobs where they were treated like jokes. more»
Owners are seeking out better services to protect their business premises from crime, as new research reveals that two-thirds consider video surveillance as the key to peace of mind. more»
