The glitter ban

EU CLAMPS DOWN ON SPARKLY STUFF

- JAMES CAVEN

GLITTER is losing its sparkle as European Union countries prepare for an imminent ban.

Influencers across the continent are loading up on the shiny substance before it’s prohibited in shops from the end of this week.

The ban includes anything made with the shards, including false fingernails and make-up, in a bid to tackle pollution from microplastics.