Welsh government facing Internal Market Act threat to DRS plans

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Sources say Defra is alarmed at the prospect of the October 2027 rollout of DRS facing chaos if Wales presses ahead with its plan to include glass

The UK government is believed to be considering action under the Internal Market Act which could derail Wales’ bid for a deposit return scheme including glass.

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