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Tool thefts are a 'plague', tradespeople say

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Dennis Richardson says he struggled to afford replacements after his tools were stolen from his van.

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Tradespeople descend on central London as they bring TANK to protest against tool thefts

Tradespeople have descended on Parliament Square - with one group even bringing a tank to protest against tool thefts

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Tool thefts are a 'plague', tradespeople say

Dennis Richardson says he struggled to afford replacements after his tools were stolen from his van.

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Tradesman shockingly claims tools are stolen ‘every 12 minutes’ as labourers are crippled by thieves

Tool theft is occurring “every 12 minutes” across Britain with criminals making “a living out of our misery”, industry experts warned today during a major protest in Westminster. “Nearly £100 million worth of tools stolen last year and vans are broken into every 12 minutes,” said Leo Wilcox from On The Tools during an interview on GB News. READ THE FULL STORY Source link

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Tradespeople unite to demand urgent action on tool theft

Heating and Ventilation News Tradespeople unite to demand urgent action on tool theft Today, hundreds of tradespeople are descending on Westminster to protest the growing epidemic of tool theft and call for urgent government action to protect their livelihoods. The rally, organised by Trades United and supported by On The Tools, will see a ‘go slow’ convoy of…Tradespeople unite to demand urgent action on tool theft Ella Mackenzie

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Tool theft epidemic costs London tradespeople over £16 million in stolen equipment - Professional Builder

New data acquired by Tell TVL has revealed the staggering state of tool theft in the capital, with an estimated £16.3 million worth of tools stolen* from vehicles across London in 2023**.  The data, supplied by the Metropolitan Police via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, shows the escalating scale of tool theft and its devastating impact on tradespeople, with nearly 10,000 instances of thefts from a motor vehicle reported to the force in …

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Tradespeople Rally to Demand Government Action on Tool Theft - Roofing Today

A RALLY in Westminster today is taking place to demand government action on tool theft. The Trades United event is a renewed push for stronger legislation to protect tradespeople’s livelihoods and well-being. Protesters are calling attention to the financial and emotional impact of tool theft on tradespeople. They want amendments to sentencing guidelines, stricter regulation of resale markets, and more robust enforcement measures when tool thiev…

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Yorkshire Times broke the news in on Monday, February 3, 2025.
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