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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…

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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

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.

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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.

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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)

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 ...

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Council to consult on plans for ‘future-proofed’ Hairmyres railway station and Park and Ride

The Labour-led administration at South Lanarkshire Council say the new interchange is needed to "get East Kilbride moving again"

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Firefighters step up campaign against 'dangerous' cuts to Scottish stations

A UNION is stepping up its campaign against multi-million pound cuts to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

The National (Scotland)

Labour accuses ministers of ‘suffocating’ businesses

More than 40% of all surveyed Scottish businesses reported recruitment concerns during May

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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…

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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

The National (Scotland)

Back Off Scotland 'strongly' believe buffer zones bill will pass legal challenge

It comes as 40 Days for Life accused the Scottish Government of “bigotry against its own citizens”.

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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?

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Scots prison bosses warn cash crisis could scupper plans for new Barlinnie

Barlinnie has been marked for closure by 2026, with plans to replace it with the new state-of-the-art HMP Glasgow on the outskirts of the city.

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Grieving families demand Humza Yousaf hands over Nicola Sturgeon's pandemic messages

Solicitors acting for bereaved families have demanded that the communications of the former First Minister, clinical director Jason Leitch and other key government figures are handed over.

The National (Scotland)

Coffee giant criticised for 'outrageous' lobbying over drive-throughs

Costa was condemned for their offer to help the Scottish Government with their guidance surrounding the future of drive-through restaurants.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

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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…

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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 National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham: I understand SNP claim Westminster is 'destroying devolution'

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said he understands the

Daily Record

Holyrood must lead the way on banning barbaric animal traps

The Scottish Government should put animal welfare first by ensuring a robust snares ban is put in place.

Daily Record

IT costs for devolved Social Security Scotland to soar to £277m

EXCLUSIVE: Labour MSP Paul O'Kane has accused the Scottish Government of a "botched" implementation of benefits.

Daily Record

Fed up Scots tenant feels 'penalised' for owning cats in 'nightmare' flat hunt

Kitty Cameron, 25, has endured a fruitless two-month search for somewhere to live with her two much-loved cats, Squid and Cous-Cous.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Airbnb told to stop operating after resident complaint

The host had appealed against a council order to stop using the Yorkhill flat as an Airbnb but was unsuccessful after an investigation.

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