Reader-supported journalism that doesn’t just report problems, it helps solve them.
support today

shoplifting

Supermarkets replaced humans with machines – they shouldn't be surprised shoplifting is rife
Sam Delaney

Supermarkets replaced humans with machines – they shouldn't be surprised shoplifting is rife

The greed of corporations ends up fuelling unrest in the societies who line their pockets. So can we judge shoplifters?
Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks 'criminalising' poverty: 'Some are out of options'
shoplifting
Shoplifting

Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks 'criminalising' poverty: 'Some are out of options'

London mayor Sadiq Khan: 'What would I do if I saw someone stealing nappies? Take my wallet out and pay'
Sadiq Khan speaks at a press conference in St Johns Church Waterloo
Exclusive

London mayor Sadiq Khan: 'What would I do if I saw someone stealing nappies? Take my wallet out and pay'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty