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Fines seen as ‘cost of doing business’: Why waste gangs dump with impunity
Gangs will charge hundreds to take away waste and claim it will be processed properly - but then just dispose of it where they can. Experts say they’re undeterred by fines and regard them as a "legitimate business expense".
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British food companies lobbied to postpone the £1.7 billion plastic packaging tax, according to documents
New scheme to improve recycling rates and tackle pollution was pushed back by Tories after industry complaints