Retailers are fuming over the new plastic bag charge - but it's not why you think

Jessica Shankleman
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Small retailers demand to be included in new law designed to cut plastic waste and boost charitable spending

Today England will finally catch up with the rest of the UK, making it mandatory for people to pay for their plastic carrier bags - but you might find the new rules confusing. You could go into one...

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