
ACS
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ACS
@ACS_LocalShops
Trade association representing the UK's 50,000+ local shops.


New DHSC data shows the positive impact that treatment and rehabilitation can have on reoffending rates. There is no one size fits all approach to stopping crime, but these conversations can only be had if crimes are reported and responded to.



It’s encouraging to see MPs back ACS’ long-standing calls to remove CCTV and security measures from business rates calculations, helping retailers invest in keeping colleagues and customers safe.

Welcome the Business & Trade Committee’s renewed calls for stronger support for small businesses, including action on business rates, energy costs and tackling retail crime.







Shoplifting has become organised criminality because of the reoffending of prolific actors, says CEO of the Association of Convenience Stores Ed Woodall. "Retailers see, day-after-day, the same offenders coming into stores that they know."




