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UK’s first deposit return scheme ‘cannot go ahead as planned’, minister says

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater insisted the scheme, which has been passed by Holyrood, had been ‘show down’ by Westminster.

The Independent UK

Lorna Slater says Scotland's DRS 'cannot go ahead' in current form

SCOTLAND'S Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) cannot go ahead as planned, the minister overseeing it has told Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf using deposit return row to hide his Government’s failings, claims Sarwar

The First Minister and his Cabinet say the scheme may not be able to continue in light of a UK Government decision it must exclude glass.

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Covid Inquiry could see unredacted Johnson WhatsApp messages despite legal clash

The counsel for the inquiry said Boris Johnson’s co-operation means his team is likely to be able to read unredacted messages and notebooks.

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Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained

The environmental initiative is at the centre of a political storm.

The Independent UK

Covid Inquiry head making ‘no comment’ on legal row over Johnson messages

Baroness Hallett told a preliminary inquiry hearing that she would not speak about the judicial review proceedings launched by ministers.

The Independent UK

Doctor sends urgent warning to parents as experts call for ban on disposable vapes

Doctors who specialise in care for children and young people have warned the Government that younger people smoking disposable vapes is becoming an "epidemic" in the UK.

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More than one in four Dumfries and Galloway children living in poverty

Shocking figures in a new report revealed that 6,751 kids in the region - 26 per cent - are deemed to be caught in the poverty trap

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf urged to ‘hold his nerve’ on Scotland's deposit return scheme

Environmental campaigners are calling on Scotland’s First Minister to “hold his nerve” and press ahead with the UK’s first deposit return…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP pushes UK Government for plan to end reliance on food banks by 2030

EXCLUSIVE: Glasgow MP Chris Stephens will present his Food Poverty Strategy Bill to the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Golden ticket: Top Tory u-turns on deposit return scheme after Heineken sports gifts

EXCLUSIVE: Maurice Golden had previously supported calls for glass to be included in the country's flagship recycling scheme.

Daily Record

Yousaf urged to ‘hold his nerve’ on UK’s first deposit return scheme

Environmental campaigners urged the Scottish First Minister to continue with the scheme, despite Westminster barring it from including glass bottles.

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry chairwoman expected to address ministers’ High Court challenge

Baroness Hallett is set to respond for the first time to the decision to contest her request for Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages.

The Independent UK

Westminster BLOCKS key part of Scottish recycling scheme

WESTMINSTER has refused to allow Scotland to include glass in its planned recycling scheme.

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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…

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf: Tories have 'serious questions to answer' over £20k DRS donation

The donation came just six weeks after the UK Government appeared to change its mind on including glass in the scheme in the wake of lobbying from…

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New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for full pay in retirement

The chance to plug National Insurance contributions gaps ends on July 31.

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YouGov poll reveals public support for government-backed decarbonisation of steel industry

Tata Steel said the poll shows "clear public support from voters" for a plan to secure steel manufacturing in the UK

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One in three Scottish kids live in poverty, research shows

ONE in three children lives in poverty in Scotland, as ministers face missing legal deprivation targets.

The Independent UK

Deposit return deadline looms as recycling scheme faces uncertainty

The scheme is due to be brought in next March, but faces being scrapped if glass is not included.

The National (Scotland)

Deposit Return Scheme deadline looms as UK Government leave plans in 'grave danger'

THE deadline for the removal of UK Government conditions on Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is due to expire as a Scottish Greens MSP…

Insider UK

Deposit return deadline looms as scheme faces uncertainty

Scottish Secretary urged the Prime Minister to not back down in row over inclusion of glass

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack accused of 'totally inaccurate' DRS claim by Circularity Scotland

It comes after the UK Government told the Scottish Government that its recycling scheme could go ahead, but only if it excludes glass, as it…

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP health secretary blasts 'solvable' issues in DRS after Alister Jack claims

Jeane Freeman pointed out that Scotland and England had varying schemes and apps during the Covid-19 pandemic

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