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Readers say doorstep theft is a ‘nightmare’, but some thieves have not got what they expected in parcels

Police warn UK shoppers over ‘porch pirates’

Doorstep parcel thieves are making off with a variety of gadgets and pricey fashion items ranging from computer monitors to Ugg footwear. However, the “lucky dip” nature of the crime means some crooks are opening their pilfered packages to discover they contain biodegradable cat litter or incontinence pads.

An increase in home shopping has fuelled a rise in doorstep thefts, with “porch pirates” making off with an estimated £376m-worth of goods in the 12 months to August.

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by theguardian.com

UK factory output falls at fastest rate since February amid tax rise fears

Manufacturing PMI in December at 11-month low as government policy ‘dampens confidence and raises costs’

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Manufacturers in the UK cut back output last month at the fastest rate since February, compounding the gloomy picture for the British economy, according to a closely watched survey.

The purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing fell to 47, down from 48 in November – the weakest for 11 months. Any reading below 50 signals a contraction.