UK Government Scraps Net Zero Glass Tax Following Campaign

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Direct-supply glass for pubs and restaurants will be exempt from EPR fees from April 2027.

Changes eliminate double-charging, saving typical pubs up to £870 annually.

Easy-to-recycle materials like glass and paper could see fees cut by up to 40 percent.

Trade bodies have welcomed the move while calling for protections for leased publicans.

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