May 28, 2026
Double Take: Shoplifting SACKING + are we in DEBT to the DWP?
On Double Take, we find the two hottest stories off the week, pull our best researchers out of the engine room of policymaking, and get their take on the week’s tales.
Head of Welfare Ben Gregg and Head of Housing and Communities Josh Nicholson take on two of the biggest stories this week:
– The Waitrose employee sacked after trying to prevent a shoplifter from stealing some easter eggs
– Welfare spending overtaking income tax revenue for the first time.
Learn more about Ben’s Welfare 2030 project at welfare2030.org.uk Contribute to Josh’s High Streets Call for Evidence at: https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/britains-broken-high-streets