UK should introduce 'latte levy' on disposable coffee cups - MPs

Britain should charge a 25-pence levy on disposable coffee cups to cut down waste and use the money to improve recycling facilities, a committee of lawmakers said on Friday.Chains Pret A Manger, Costa Coffee , Caffe Nero and Greggsalongside U.S. firm Starbucksare among the biggest coffee-sellers in Britain, rapidly expanding in the last 10 years to meet increasing demand.Although some outlets give a discount to customers using their own cup, only 1-2 percent of buyers take up the offer, accordin