The Latest Breaking News from DRS

First Minister considering pause on Deposit Return Scheme

During his leadership campaign, Yousaf pledged to exempt small firms from the scheme for its first year

Insider UK · Mar 31, 2023

Craft beer labelled 'not for sale in Scotland' amid Deposit Return Scheme fears

A CRAFT brewery in England has started labelling its beer as “not for sale in Scotland” amid fears it could be hit with a “hefty” fine under…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023

Craft beer labelled ‘not for sale in Scotland’ due to Deposit Return Scheme fears

During his leadership bid, Humza Yousaf pledged that small producers would be given an exemption

Insider UK · Mar 29, 2023

Irn-Bru makers join firms saying deposit return scheme shouldn't be delayed

SOFT drinks giants including Coca-Cola and the makers of Irn-Bru have joined together to urge Scotland’s next first minister to make introducing…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023

Flagship Scottish Government drinks recycling scheme will put 200 extra trucks on roads

A flagship Scottish Government environment-saving recycling scheme will lead to 200 extra gas-guzzling vans on the country’s roads.

Daily Record · Mar 26, 2023

Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

The circular economy minister faced questions after it emerged the chief executive of Circularity Scotland was on a £300,000 salary.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023

Recycling boss rakes in 'outrageous' salary for overseeing deposit return scheme

Two of the SNP leadership candidates have pledged to pause the controversial deposit return scheme if they replace Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023

Firm running drinks recycling scheme accused of using Scotland as experiment for UK-wide ambitions

The company at the centre of Scotland’s controversial drinks recycling scheme plans to make at least £5billion by expanding across the rest of the UK.

Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023

All SNP leadership rivals claim Scotland can 'be independent in five years'

ALL three SNP leadership candidates have claimed that Scotland can be independent within five years if they are elected party leader and first…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Businesses told to store empty cans and bottles ‘securely’ after Scotland's deposit return scheme comes in

Shoppers will pay a 20p deposit on all drinks bought in a can or bottle

Insider UK · Mar 14, 2023