The move is part of a pledge by ministers to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste in the next 25 yearsShoppers will have to pay twice as much for plastic bags from next year and the charge will apply in all shops. George Eustice, the environment secretary, will announce today that the levy will double from 5p to 10p from April as ministers step up their “war on plastic waste”. The government will also confirm that the higher charge will apply at all retailers, including corner shops and convenience stores, which have been excluded under rules that exempt shops with less than 250 staff. Mr Eustice said: “We have all seen the devastating impact plastic bags have on the oceans and on precious marine wildlife, which is why we are taking bold and ambitious action to tackle this issue head on. “The UK is already

Source: The Times August 30, 2020 23:02 UTC