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UK's yobs 'costing businesses thousands'
12/03/2007
Yobbish behaviour in the UK is becoming a "huge burden" on the nation's businesses, according to a new survey.
Royal & SunAlliance research shows that one-quarter of firms in the UK have been affected by an increase in destructive behaviour following the implementation of 24-hour drinking legislation.
It is having a financial impact on the UK's firms too, with the survey indicating that the cost of loutish activity has risen £2,700 to £5,000 over the last year.
Tesh Patel, corporate development director at R&SA, said: "Our research shows that although the number of cases of yob behaviour has reduced as the government continues to tackle this problem, the financial impact is actually on the increase.
"This is a huge burden on UK businesses, especially on smaller companies that will struggle to cope with the financial loss."
He added that companies should contact their insurers to make sure that they have the correct security measures in place to protect against the damage which can be caused.
Royal & SunAlliance research shows that one-quarter of firms in the UK have been affected by an increase in destructive behaviour following the implementation of 24-hour drinking legislation.
It is having a financial impact on the UK's firms too, with the survey indicating that the cost of loutish activity has risen £2,700 to £5,000 over the last year.
Tesh Patel, corporate development director at R&SA, said: "Our research shows that although the number of cases of yob behaviour has reduced as the government continues to tackle this problem, the financial impact is actually on the increase.
"This is a huge burden on UK businesses, especially on smaller companies that will struggle to cope with the financial loss."
He added that companies should contact their insurers to make sure that they have the correct security measures in place to protect against the damage which can be caused.