Exclusive: Government poised to slash waste strategy spending

James S Murray
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Leaked document obtained by BusinessGreen.com reveals Defra is considering halving spending designed to help the UK cut waste levels

The government is considering slashing spending on its waste strategy by more than half, despite repeated commitments to cut the UK's waste levels and the ongoing threat of EU fines if landfill targets...

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