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2023-09-20 16:34:19 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The government have been quoted as saying they won't introduce a meat tax. Whilst "seven bins" has been reported, there has not been a formal policy announcement. There is limited information available to support the existence of the other "scrapped" policies. https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/uk-government-meat-tax-not-going-to-happen/ https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/27/new-recycling-plans-could-force-uk-homes-to-have-seven-different-bins-18510008/#:~:text=New%20plans%20for%20home%20and,waste%2C%20and%20food%20waste%20separately.

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• The government have been quoted as saying they won't introduce a meat tax. Whilst "seven bins" has been reported, there has not been a formal policy announcement. There is limited information available to support the existence of the other "scrapped" policies. https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/uk-government-meat-tax-not-going-to-happen/ https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/27/new-recycling-plans-could-force-uk-homes-to-have-seven-different-bins-18510008/#:~:text=New%20plans%20for%20home%20and,waste%2C%20and%20food%20waste%20separately.