'We are going in the wrong direction': Government faces calls to deliver 'bold' new circular economy strategy

Michael Holder
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EXCLUSIVE: Fabian Society report calls for raft of measures to drive down waste, such as a cap on product repair costs and a new raw materials reduction targets

The government has been urged to place a cap on repair costs, introduce raw material use reduction targets, and abolish VAT on building refurbishments as part of a "bold" new strategy to help tackle the...

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