The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime.
Sky News had highlighted how local people in Bickershaw, near Wigan – whose homes have been infested with rats because of the waste – said they felt abandoned by the Environment Agency.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/government-to-fund-clear-up-of-illegal-tips-in-north-of-england-13521977
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