Aldi has one of the cheapest whiskies which has been named amongst the best in the world. The budget-friendly supermarket has come out on top for their whiskey brand ahead of World Whiskey Day (May 21).
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New laws have been put in place for anyone shopping at ASDA, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Iceland. The same rules will also be in place for people shopping in stores like Primark, Home Bargains, B&M and TK Maxx.
Any shopper caught flouting the rules will face tougher punishment. The worst offenders could even see themselves put in jail.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act has introduced tougher penalties against customers who attack shop workers following a rise in abuse during the pandemic. The legislation was given royal assent on 28 April. Under it, abuse against individuals who serve the public has become an aggravated offence.
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Levels of abuse reached new highs during the pandemic. Figures from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) 2022 Crime Report showed that in the past year, 89% of staff working in convenience stores alone have faced abuse in their job. More than 35,000 incidents of violence have taken place, with over 16,000 incidents including the use of a weapon.
Polling conducted by the ACS showed that more than a third of consumers had witnessed violence and abuse against shopworkers.
“We strongly welcome the introduction of this act, which the retail sector has been calling for over a number of years,” said ACS CEO James Lowman. “It’s essential that the penalties for attacking a shopworker serve as an effective deterrent.
“Introducing tougher sentences for those who attack people providing a service to the public, including shopworkers, marks a significant step forward, but it does not solve the problem by itself. We need to ensure that abuse is not seen as part of the job and
Aldi has one of the cheapest whiskies which has been named amongst the best in the world. The budget-friendly supermarket has come out on top for their whiskey brand ahead of World Whiskey Day (May 21).
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Some of the countries biggest supermarkets and retailers have brought about strict new laws that will affect all shoppers. These include Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Iceland.