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Primark to introduce new fee at checkout from May 12 in eco-friendly move

Primark is known for its brown paper bags, which have been free since the high-street store began selling them, but they are about to change the policy

Primark, the high-street fashion giant known for its budget-friendly prices and signature brown paper bags, is making a significant change. In a further bid to help the environment, Primark bosses have announced the date for when customers will need to start paying for these previously free brown paper bags. One TikTok user, Holly Louise, shared a video of herself looking rather unhappy at seeing a sign in her local Primark stating: "From 12th May, our paper bags will cost 15p."

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