Government launches crackdown on 'shameful' waste criminals that cost UK £90m a year

Stuart Stone
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Government launches crackdown on 'shameful' waste criminals that cost UK £90m a year

Environment Minister announces fresh moves to tackle dangerous waste practices and pledges to end waste crime by 2043

The government has unveiled new reforms designed to tackle waste criminals and dangerous practices that are estimated to cost the English economy £87.2m a year. Measures announced by Environment Minister...

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