Single-use plastic items to be banned in England — reports

Cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups reportedly set to be banned in England after a consultation

Single-use plastic items including cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups are reportedly to be banned in England by the UK government after a consultation.

Therese Coffey, the environment secretary, is poised to unveil plans to phase out the items and replace them with biodegradable alternatives in the coming weeks, the Financial Times reported.