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‘One guy uses us like a larder’: the British shoplifting crisis – as seen from the tills

In Britain, shop thefts have more than doubled in the past six years, reaching 8m in 2022. We spent a day talking to shopkeepers in Manchester, where raids on the shelves are a regular occurrence

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

'Scam' firm charged thousands for illegal asbestos removal work

"They not only have put their customers at risk but have also undoubtedly put themselves, their workers, and their families at serious risk"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 20, 2023

Landscaper who left jobs unfinished and told customers to 'stop stressing' calls judge a 'muppet' as he's sent down

Patrick Brien, 46, fed devastated customers a "series of lies" while taking their money

Manchester Evening News · Jul 17, 2022