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Pubs set for relief from packaging charges
Read the full story: Pubs set for relief from packaging chargesGovernment changes could reduce duplicate packaging charges for British pubs. From April 2027, glass containers supplied directly to licensed venues will be exempt from certain producer responsibility fees, with potential savings for hospitality operators.
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