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Fresh wave of fear hits Kashmir

Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits blocked highways in Kulgam and Srinagar to press the demand for relocation from the Valley.

The Hindu · May 31, 2022

Shoppers go wild as H&M Home opens first North East store in Metrocentre

Shoppers can finally visit the only H&M Home store in the region after it opened in the Metrocentre Red Mall on Thursday

Chronicle Live · May 27, 2022

‘To survive, I must appear fearless’: the former nun helping India’s garment workers fight sexual violence

Sexual harassment and assault are rife in the factories that supply some of the world’s leading fashion brands. In Tamil Nadu, union leader Thiyva Rakini is trying to change that

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

Don’t ignore shoplifters, minister says, after watchdog urges ‘discretion’

Policing minister Kit Malthouse says officers should not turn a blind eye to stealing during the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Minister rejects chief inspector’s call for police to use ‘discretion’ with desperate shoplifters

Kit Malthouse argues ‘the law should be blind and police officers should operate without fear of favour’

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Police should use 'discretion' on shoplifters amid cost of living crisis

Andy Cooke, HM chief inspector of constabulary, said petty crime fuelled by the cost-of-living crisis would pose a challenge for policing as more people fall into poverty

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022

Police should use 'discretion' over prosecuting people stealing to eat in cost of living crisis, says top cop boss

Andy Cooke said he expects to see a rise in petty crime

Manchester Evening News · May 19, 2022

Police told they should let some shoplifters off if they are desperate

"I think whenever you see an increase in the cost of living or whenever you see more people dropping into poverty, I think you’ll invariably see a rise in crime."

Wales Online · May 19, 2022

Police should use discretion over desperate shoplifters – HM inspector

The new HM chief inspector of constabulary, Andy Cooke, spoke with The Guardian newspaper.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Best fun festival outfits to help you stand out this summer

It’s time to unleash your wildest fashion fantasies

Evening Standard · May 18, 2022