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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.
Figures show massive decrease in number of single-use bags sold by main retailers since 2014.
A summary of the data on single-use plastic carrier bags in England.
Information for consumers and retailers about England's minimum 5p single use carrier bag (SUCB) charge from 5 October 2015.
Information about the charge for single-use carrier bags in England.
Report setting out conclusions from a review of industry standards for biodegradable plastic bags.
You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
Poster and online artwork for retailers.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
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