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Is there a future for Britain's honesty boxes?

Is there a future for Britain's honesty boxes?
BBC England Sunday 26 July 2026, 06:21 UTC 1 min read
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Academics discuss thefts from honesty boxes - and whether it reflects on us as a society.

Academics discuss thefts from honesty boxes - and whether it reflects on us as a society.
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