Tradespeople in the UK demand harsher penalties for tool theft, a crime costing £30m yearly.

Tradespeople in the UK are demanding tougher penalties for tool theft, a crime costing £30m annually. Many suffer financial loss and business impacts. The UK government is working with police to address the issue, supporting a bill for harsher sentencing and considering measures like compulsory registration of power tools' serial numbers. A van rally in Westminster is planned to raise awareness.

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