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Traders' tools stolen every 20 minutes in UK
Tradespeople in the UK are having their tools stolen roughly every 20 minutes, according to reporting by BBC News. The figures highlight a persistent wave of theft affecting builders, electricians and plumbers, who often face lost income and expensive replacements. Many are calling for stronger action on tool theft from vans and building sites.
Why now: New BBC reporting on the scale of tool theft has reignited concern among tradespeople and the wider public.
Evidence
- Traders' tools stolen every 20 minutes in UK · BBCNews · 56
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