Campaign groups criticise lack of action on plastic pollution

The Chancellor was accused of showing a blatant disregard for natural world after he ruled out a ‘latte levy’ and didn’t mention climate change.

He did, however, announce plans to tax plastic bottles and other plastic packaging that does not contain at least 30 per cent recycled plastic from April 1, 2022, subject to a consultation – although some said the move didn’t go far enough.