20p deposit for single-use containers from 2027 confirmed

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The fee is to be applied on all in-scope containers when the deposit return scheme launches in October 2027

Consumers will pay a flat rate 20p deposit for all containers in scope of the deposit return scheme which launches next year, it was confirmed today.

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