Sarnies cost more bread

THE price of packaged sandwiches could soar under new European laws to cut the use of plastic.

Until a replacement for the plastic film used in the packs is created, they will be subject to extra tax.

The Single-Use Plastic Directive, approved by the European Parliament, aims to cut the use of plastics which have no alternatives by 25% before 2025.

Britain will be compelled to comply until the minimum two-year Brexit transition period ends.