Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Grant £10K per year to small retailers facing losses from shoplifting
Closed
305 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the UK government to provide £10,000 yearly grants to support small retailers affected by rising shoplifting and break-ins. These crimes can cause severe financial losses, and may force businesses to close. We believe urgent action is needed to protect local shops and ensure their survival.
We think retail crime, including shoplifting and break-ins, is devastating small businesses. Unlike large chains, small retailers may lack security budgets and face rising insurance costs. We believe the Police response is limited, and that organized crime is exploiting this crisis.
We think these businesses are vital to the economy and communities, and that £10,000 grants could help them recover losses, improve security, and prevent further closures, protecting local jobs and high streets.
We think these businesses are vital to the economy and communities, and that £10,000 grants could help them recover losses, improve security, and prevent further closures, protecting local jobs and high streets.
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
305
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
28 Mar 2025
Closed
28 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.