Office for National Statistics reports ten per cent rise in robbery

The Office for National Statistics published its latest report on crime figures covering England and Wales for the year ending June 2026, according to the Guardian. The report shows that robbery increased by 10 per cent during this period, while overall crime rates generally went down. [1]

The Guardian reported that crime against individuals and households has generally decreased over the last ten years. However, the publication noted that there are notable exceptions to this general downward trend, including fraud. [1]

The latest crime survey figures are compiled based on information that people tell researchers about their experiences, the Guardian reported. [1]

In political news covered by the Guardian, Chancellor John Healey is expected to cut red tape requirements, particularly for smaller businesses. The Chancellor accepted that Labour has put a lot of pressure on business and stated that helping entrepreneurs will be a priority in the upcoming Budget. [1]

The announcement comes as FTMQ News reported earlier that Chancellor John Healey ruled out raising Capital Gains Tax in the upcoming Budget. Figures including Marks and Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin have previously called on the Chancellor to reverse recent tax policies to support business growth. [5][6]