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Illegal Mini-Marts to Shut for Up to 12 Months

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Updated June 10

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The UK government is implementing new legislation in England and Wales to allow authorities to close illegal mini-marts for up to 12 months. This move follows extensive investigative reporting by the BBC into organized crime operating on British high streets.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Under current law in England and Wales, authorities can close a shop for a maximum of six months using anti-social behaviour legislation.
  • The UK government is introducing new powers allowing authorities in England and Wales to close illegal mini-marts for up to 12 months.
  • These new powers are a direct result of extensive investigative reporting by the BBC into organized crime on British high streets.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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    The BBC frames the government's new powers as a direct result of its extensive investigative reporting into organized crime on British high streets.

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