Starbucks to introduce 5p 'Latte Levy' across all UK stores

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Coffee giant reveals London trial more than doubled use of reusable cups

The government may have snubbed proposals for a 'latte levy' charge on disposable coffee cups, but the approach is still set to go nationwide. Starbucks has today announced it will trial introducing...

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