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Humza Yousaf: Deposit Return Scheme could be scrapped if no Westminster U-turn

Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could be scrapped if the UK Government does not U-turn on its decision to exclude glass from the plans,…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Yousaf: DRS may be scrapped without Westminster glass ban u-turn

Circular Economy Minister accuses the UK Government of trying to 'sabotage' the Scottish system

Insider UK · May 31, 2023

Deposit return scheme could be scrapped because of UK Government intervention, warns Humza Yousaf

The First Minister said excluding glass from the recycling initiative could be at the "severe detriment" to Scottish brands like Irn-Bru and Tennent’s.

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

Yousaf: Deposit return may be scrapped without UK Government U-turn on glass ban

Scotland’s First Minister said the move is an attempt ‘undermine devolution’.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Scottish economy grows four times faster than UK's in latest figures

SCOTLAND’s economy grew by 0.4 per cent between January and March, outpacing UK economic growth of 0.1 per cent.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Historic William Wallace sword goes back on display after vandal attack

The fabled Wallace Sword, one of Scotland’s greatest treasures, is back where it belongs in Stirling. The 13th century blade, believed to have been used by William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, was returned to the National Wallac

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

Still Game stars to reunite for live show touring Scotland

STILL Game stars have announced plans for a new show which will tour Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Employment rate for disabled people passes 50 per cent for first time since 2014

THE employment rate for disabled people in Scotland has passed 50 for the first time in almost a decade, fresh statistics show.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Ministers to re-evaluate deposit return after glass ban ‘sabotage’ – Slater

The Scottish circular economy minister hit out once again at the UK Government’s decision that DRS must only include tin and plastic.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

How train strikes will hit Scotland as UK passengers face four-day disruption

People across the UK have been warned of travel disruption on the rail network lasting from May 31 to June 3.

Daily Record · May 31, 2023