'Chuggers' are driving shoppers away from the high street | This is Bath

'Chuggers' are driving shoppers away from the high street | This is Bath: Street fundraisers, who hassle people into giving their bank details, are driving shoppers from the high street, a survey of local authorities has revealed.

Councils are calling for updated powers to clamp down on so-called 'chuggers' – also known as 'charity muggers' – who often use aggressive tactics to obtain donations.