Single-use plastic plates to be banned from October

Plastic cutlery could be banned (Alamy)

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery and a host of other items are set to be banned in England from October, the Government has said.

The Department for the Environment said that a new ban will also cover single-use plastic bowls, trays as well as certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers, as the Government seeks to curb the “devastating” impact of plastic on the environment.