People smuggling is seeing a crackdown in the UK after roughly 37,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year. 

The new criminal offence will see tough consequences for individuals involved in any part of the journey, including preparation. 

In retail news, retailers are saying shoplifting has become out of control in Britain. 

UK Correspondent Gail Downey said, "thieves have become so bold they even clear whole shelves in full view of customers and staff, and you might see some of these videos on social media of people doing that," according to the British Retail Consortium. 

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People smuggling is seeing a crackdown in the UK after roughly 37,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year.&nbsp;
The new criminal offence will see tough consequences for individuals involved in any part of the journey, including preparation.&nbsp;
In retail news, retailers are saying shoplifting has become out of control in Britain.&nbsp;
UK Correspondent Gail Downey said, "thieves have become so bold they even clear whole shelves in full view of customers and staff, and you might see some of these videos on social media of people doing that," according to the British Retail Consortium.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Gail Downey: UK Correspondent on the new criminal offence for people smuggling, and retail crime on the rise

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