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Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater said it will not now begin until October 2025 ‘at the earliest’.

The Independent UK

Scotland's deposit return scheme to be delayed until 2025, Lorna Slater tells MSPs

SCOTLAND's deposit return scheme will be delayed until October 2025 after the UK Government refused to allow glass to be included, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland)

Questions over Tory DRS block as Scotland Office minister whisky shares revealed

A SCOTLAND Office minister who has backed calls for glass to be taken out of the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme is a major…

The National (Scotland)

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More questions over Tory DRS block as Scotland Office minister whisky shares revealed

A SCOTLAND Office minister who has backed calls for glass to be taken out of the Scottish Government’s DRS is a major shareholder in a whisky…

The National (Scotland)

Apple Vision Pro headset: what does it do and will it deliver?

Apple recently unveiled its Vision Pro headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference in California. With it, Apple is venturing into a market of head-mounted devices (HMDs) – which are usually just displays, but in this case is more of a complete computer attached to your head – as well as…

The Conversation

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.

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 Independent UK

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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…

The National (Scotland)

'Striking coincidence': Tories took donation after changing position on glass in DRS

THE UK Government has been urged to explain the “striking coincidence” of a £20,000 donation from a trade body after changing their position on…

The National (Scotland)

Timeline: How the row over including glass in the deposit return scheme developed

RECYCLING has become the latest fault line in the battle to protect Scottish devolution - but how did we get here?

The National (Scotland)

DRS may be scrapped next week if UK Government does not back down, Yousaf hints

The scheme has descended into a battle between the UK and Scottish governments.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf warns UK Government putting deposit return scheme 'in grave danger'

The First Minister has written to PM Rishi Sunak today urging a rethink of plans to exempt glass from the scheme in Scotland.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf calls on Rishi Sunak to revoke DRS glass exemption by Monday

Scotland’s First Minister has accused the UK Government of placing the deposit return scheme (DRS) in “grave danger” and called for conditions…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government putting deposit return scheme ‘in grave danger’, Yousaf claims

The lack of a full exemption to the Internal Market Act for the scheme has created another constitutional spat between governments.

The Independent UK

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UN tells Scotland: Hurry up and fix Westminster-blocked children's rights bill

A UN committee has urged the Scottish Government to “expeditiously” make changes to a children’s rights Bill blocked by the UK Government.

Daily Record

Welsh First Minister criticises Tory Government over deposit return scheme stance in Scotland

Mark Drakeford issued the rebuke after the UK Government insisted glass be removed from the Scottish recycling scheme

The National (Scotland)

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,…

Insider UK

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

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Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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

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.

Insider UK

Slater: government will assess if it can make deposit scheme work

Circular Economy Minister challenges the UK Government to show how an English scheme would operate

Insider UK

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals

Rural Affairs Secretary states that UK Government-negotiated deals won't benefit Scottish producers

The National (Scotland)

The key fact about UK Government ‘spending’ that sets it apart from Holyrood

"Where does all the money come from to pay for the ‘free’ things in Scotland?” To answer that question it is easiest to look at it in two…

The National (Scotland)

UK ministers use Internal Market Act as ‘threat’ to devolved nations

THE UK Government’s stance on Scotland’s deposit return scheme has revealed devolution 'threat'...

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