UKNoticeOfficial ✓August 19, 2026· GOV.UK
PM orders crackdown on the criminal gangs profiting from illegal waste and blighting communities
What happened
The government launched a new crackdown against criminal gangs responsible for illegal waste sites. This initiative unites government, regulators, police, local government, and Mayors. Its aim is to target criminal gangs profiting from illegal waste.
Why it matters
This policy aims to address the problem of illegal waste sites that are currently blighting communities. By targeting criminal gangs, it seeks to reduce their profits from these illegal activities.
Who it affects
- ›Criminal gangs behind illegal waste sites
- ›Government bodies, regulators, police
- ›Local government and Mayors
- ›Communities blighted by illegal waste
Receipts
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