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<p>The £8 per tonne escalator in the standard rate of landfill tax has been extremely
successful in reducing waste sent to landfill and providing certainty to the industry
to invest in alternative technologies which help to ensure a more sustainable use
of resources. Budget 2014 provided further certainty on the future of both the standard
and lower rates by confirming that they will not be eroded by inflation in future
years.</p><p> </p><p>Budget 2014 also announced an additional £5m of funding to tackle
waste crime, which will assist in the Environment Agency's drive to ensure effective
compliance and enforcement with waste legislation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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