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Annual workforce survey finds harassment of UK booksellers rising

Tuesday, 19 May 2026    Books+Publishing
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In the UK, the annual workforce survey by the Bookseller Association (BA) has found rising levels of harassment of booksellers, reports the Bookseller. Almost one third (31%) of booksellers experienced abuse, bullying or violence from customers in the past year, up a percentage point from 2025. Of the 347 individuals...

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Category: International news