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- The UK government proposes adding penalty points to driving licences for motorists who fly-tip to deter illegal dumping.
- Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said action is needed and repeat offenders could lose their licences.
- The proposals urge councils to seize and crush vehicles used for illegal dumping.
- The government is allocating about £78 billion this year to help local councils tackle fly-tipping.
