London's Gold Rush | In Case You Missed It

Footage of smash‑and‑grab robberies across London have been going viral on social media, while at the same time the price of gold sky-rocketed at the start of 2026.

So, are these two things connected?

In this video...

00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Here’s what we know
01:05 - Meet the experts
01:20 - The rise in jewellery robberies
02:37 - What actually is gold?
03:12 - Prices explained
04:56 - Why gold is so attractive to criminals
05:56 - Keeping gold safe
07:23 - The effect of social media
08:34 - Are robberies and gold prices connected?

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