Spring Statement: Greener vans and plastic taxes, Chancellor promises action to tackle 'environmental challenges that threaten our future'

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Wide-ranging call for evidence on how to crack down on plastic waste accompanied by new plans to incentivise white van drivers to switch to cleaner models

Chancellor Philip Hammond has today called on businesses and environmental groups to work closely with the government to combat the scourge of waste plastic and tackle "the environmental challenges that...

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