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Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you're not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.
Product safety report for 16 Piece Sand Beach Toy presenting a serious chemical risk.
FCDO travel advice for Bulgaria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Ministers continue fight against plastic waste to protect natural environments and marine wildlife.
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned from October 2023 following the Government's consultation
Six billion fewer plastic bags taken home by shoppers in England and over £29 million donated to good causes thanks to 5p charge
The £14 million beach management scheme moves a step closer to completion in Devon.
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