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Scottish waste firm sites targeted by pro-Palestine protesters

Activists have targeted Biffa Limited's North Lanarkshire premises.

The National (Scotland)

Judge rules Biffa can continue with £160m case against Scottish Government

The Waste management company is suing over losses it incurred as a consequence of the cancelled deposit return scheme.

Evening Standard

Waste firm's over £150 million legal action against Scottish Government to proceed

A £150 million legal action against the Scottish Government launched by waste firm Biffa has been allowed to proceed ...

The National (Scotland)

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Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ by ministers, Biffa claims

MINISTERS “negligently misrepresented” a now collapsed drinks container return scheme to a waste management company to persuade it to sign up, a…

The National (Scotland)

Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ to waste firm by ministers, court told

Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for a sum in the region of £160 million after the scheme collapsed.

Evening Standard

Waste firm starts legal action against Scottish Government for £55 million

BIFFA has started legal action to recover £55 million from the Scottish Government after plans for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) fell through…

The National (Scotland)

David Beckham-backed EV firm Lunaz puts commercial arm into administration

The company had been valued at $200 million and was described as a ‘world leader’ in a speech by Keir Starmer as recently as December

Evening Standard

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Frustrations with Cities Skylines 2 are starting to boil over among city builder fans and content creators alike: "It's insulting to have a game release that way"

Cities: Skylines 2 is stretching the patience of fans further than ever, but there's still hope for "a No Man's Sky redemption arc"

GamesRadar

Mother of airman who died after climbing into bin tells of ‘rage’ over lack of safety action

Corrie Mckeague died after climbing into a Biffa bin that was then tipped into a waste lorry

The Independent UK

Corrie McKeague’s mother tells of ‘rage’ over lack of action on bin safety

The airman died after climbing into a bin that was tipped into a waste lorry in Suffolk.

The Independent UK

Scotland delays deposit return scheme by at least two years, blaming Westminster

Scottish government says UK ministers’ decision to exclude glass from the scheme effectively sabotaged it

The Guardian - UK

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

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)

Modern South Tyneside industrial space replaces former waste centre

The former Biffa site - one of the largest industrial spaces in South Tyneside - has had a £4m facelift

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Daily Record

Flagship Scottish Government drinks recycling scheme will put 200 extra trucks on roads

A flagship Scottish Government environment-saving recycling scheme will lead to 200 extra gas-guzzling vans on the country’s roads.

Evening Standard

Troubled tech firm WANdisco hires rubbish firm boss to run fraud investigation

Ken Lever, who previously chaired waste management business Biffa, has been brought in as the firm’s interim chair

Liverpool Echo

Wirral bin collections cancelled due to snow disruption

People were told to leave their bins out over the weekend

The National (Scotland)

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…

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Insider UK

60 jobs created at £7.7 million Deposit Return Scheme project in Aberdeen

A former engineering depot in Portlethen is set to become a regional recycling hub

Insider UK

Drinks industry 'in crisis mode' over DRS implementation and alcohol promotion ban plan

Sector stakeholders warn that prices will rise for consumers and overseas producers may leave the country altogether

Liverpool Echo

Council accused of rewarding contractor while rubbish piled up

One councillor said: “It beggars belief the council has effectively paid Biffa for not collecting any bins"

Liverpool Echo

Couple die in house fire, Elle Edwards update and bin strikes off

The latest evening ECHO headlines on Wednesday, December 28

Liverpool Echo

Wirral bin workers secure pay rise after strike action

Details released of improved terms accepted by Wirral waste workers as strikes are called off

Liverpool Echo

Suspects remain in custody after murder, teen appears in court, bin strikes off

The Liverpool ECHO's latest headlines on Wednesday, December 28

Liverpool Echo

When to put your bins out as Wirral strikes are called off

Collections are resuming today but some disruption is still expected

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