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Plastic bags sales down by 90% following government 5p charge, decision on metaldehyde and RPA payments

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Today's blog looks at the success of the 5p plastic bag charge as the Environment Secretary reveals bag sales are down by 90% since it the charge was introduced. Furthermore, the Rural Payments Agency confirms that overdue agri-environment claims have been fully paid, we provide clarification on government reconsideration of metaldehyde ban and National Parks Minister, Lord Garner, visits New Forest Show. 

Trophy hunting: call for evidence to be launched and councils charging for the disposal of household waste

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Michael Gove has written an article in support of the Daily Mirror's call to action to ban trophy hunting and the Telegraph runs a front-page splash on councils charging for DIY waste disposal.