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'Work to be done' after key mental health waiting times target missed

The Scottish Government has accepted more work needs to be done to get on top of waiting times for children’s mental health services after…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

Humza Yousaf warned scrapping deposit return scheme would be 'seismic' and damage his Government

Biffa, which supports the DRS, said axing the scheme would undermine the Government’s position as a “legislator that can be relied upon”.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Warning of 'seismic' impact on Scottish Government reputation amid DRS debate

THE firm contracted to deliver logistics for Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) has delivered a fierce warning against scrapping it, claiming…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

Deposit Return Scheme can 'absolutely' work without glass, says operator

SCOTLAND'S Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) can “absolutely” go ahead without glass bottles included, according to the boss of the company…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

Scottish deposit return can ‘absolutely’ work without glass, operator insists

David Harris, chief executive of Circularity Scotland, said there would be ‘a risk to jobs and investment’ if the scheme does not go ahead.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

Deposit return scheme in Scotland 'on the brink' as Humza Yousaf appeals to Rishi Sunak

The future of a flagship recycling scheme could be decided at a meeting of the Scottish Government Cabinet on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

Anger as Erskine residents forced to take three buses to local hospital after service cuts

Erskine Community Council says it has been inundated with complaints from residents impacted by the removal of the number 22 bus.

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

Success in net zero push 'will depend on ability to innovate' - Yousaf

First Minister says his government has no problem with business prosperity, so long as economic growth has a purpose

Insider UK · Jun 5, 2023

Unique Scottish policy making 'real difference' to child poverty, data suggests

THE Scottish Child Payment is making a “real difference” to food bank use in the country, a leading charity has suggested ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

Scotland 'set precedent for UK to follow', top charity says of food bank plans

SCOTLAND has set “a precedent for other governments around the UK to follow”, a leading charity has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023