The UK government is introducing new measures to deter fly-tipping, including raising maximum penalties for people who dump waste illegally. Under the updated legislation, the top fine for fly-tipping is increased to £5,000. The proposals also change penalties for street littering: the maximum fine for littering on streets is set to rise to £750. Local authorities are given discretion over the level of fine they impose, meaning they can decide how much to charge within the new limits rather than applying a single mandatory amount. The policy is presented as a crackdown on illegal waste dumping and related public cleanliness offences, with higher ceilings for fines intended to strengthen enforcement. Overall, the reporting agrees that the main elements are an increased maximum fine for fly-tipping to £5,000 and an increased maximum fine for street littering to £750, while clarifying that local councils retain control over the final penalty level.