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Producers responsible for 95% of Scottish drinks containers 'now registered' for DRS

Today also marks the opening of registration for recycling return point operators

Insider UK

Nicola Sturgeon urges firms to sign up for Deposit Return Scheme amid calls for delay

THE First Minister has urged businesses to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as the minister in charge stresses that it is “on…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf: It would be foolish to abandon SNP’s progressive agenda

The SNP leadership contender said he would use his first budget to expand free childcare provision.

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Lorna Slater tells Kate Forbes to call helpline as Scottish Government splits over deposit return scheme

The controversial deposit return scheme has been opposed by dozens of businesses and could be scrapped if Kate Forbes becomes the next First Minister.

Daily Record

Deposit Return Scheme will cause ‘economic carnage’ for businesses - Forbes

UK Environment Minister warns the scheme could result in 'booze cruises' to England and argued for a UK-wide approach

Insider UK

UK Government could block Scotland's deposit return scheme over trade concerns

Companies are required to register for the scheme by Wednesday ahead of its planned launch on August 16 this year.

Daily Record

Small producers 'could get year's grace period' from Deposit Return Scheme

Meanwhile, Scottish tourism body challenges next first minister to halt potential drinks advertising ban

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Humza Yousaf says he is 'only candidate who can ensure SNP-Green deal continues'

Yousaf has said he is the only candidate running in the SNP leadership race who can ensure the powersharing deal with the Scottish Greens continues.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf says only he can keep the SNP in majority government at Holyrood

The current Scottish Health Secretary insisted he would be able to maintain the power-sharing deal the SNP has with the Greens.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes will 'pause' Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme if made first minister

KATE Forbes has said she would roll back on Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, which is set to come into force later this year, if she becomes…

The National (Scotland)

Minister challenged over Deposit Return Scheme contract

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater was grilled by opposition MSPs

Insider UK

Tories say deposit return scheme 'benefits American hedge fund'

MINISTERS have been accused of putting US financiers ahead of Scottish businesses as it emerged a key contract in a new scheme was awarded to an…

The National (Scotland)

Lorna Slater has the perfect response to Jordan Peterson's 'toxic' jibe

LORNA Slater has found herself jousting one of the world's most controversial commentators ...

The National (Scotland)

Circularity Scotland announces £22 million support package for drinks producers

Up front charges removed for lower sales volumes, alongside improved payment terms for lower sales volumes

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Trade associations unite against alcohol advertising ban

Meanwhile, Conservatives warn of business 'armageddon' should the Deposit Return Scheme go ahead as planned

The National (Scotland)

Jordan Peterson launches attack on Scottish Greens over National column

RIGHT-WING professor Jordan Peterson has said Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater is “toxically feminine” in response to an article she wrote…

The National (Scotland)

Further delay to Deposit Return Scheme would be ‘frankly unbearable’, say campaigners

ENVIRONMENTAL campaignrs have warned the Scottish Government that any further delay to the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) would be…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens slam campaign of 'misinformation' about Deposit Return Scheme

THE Scottish Greens have said that it is “deeply regrettable” to see other MSPs “spreading misinformation and panic” about the Deposit…

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SNP MSPs join calls for Nicola Sturgeon to halt 'reckless' Deposit Return Scheme

SNP MSPs are among a cross-party group at Holyrood who have told the First Minister that bringing in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as planned in…

Insider UK

Scotland’s deposit return scheme: Minister says it's 'all systems go' despite warnings from drinks industry leaders

Scheme designed to reduce waste and littering has faced criticism over potential cost to businesses

The National (Scotland)

What is Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme and when will it go live?

LORNA Slater has said that Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will “absolutely” go ahead this August.

Daily Record

Fears drinks firms will 'stop selling in Scotland' because of deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the Greens minister responsible for delivering the flagship recycling scheme, insisted it would start this year as planned.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP accused of 'doing Alister Jack's bidding' amid deposit scheme row

A SENIOR SNP MSP has been accused of “doing the bidding” of Alister Jack as a row over Scotland’s upcoming deposit return scheme escalates.

Insider UK

Deposit Return Scheme: Scottish Secretary calls for a rethink on controversial plans

Drinks industry has warned over impact of recycling scheme

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack could block Scotland's deposit return scheme

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has urged the Scottish Government to pause its deposit return scheme.

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