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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

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)

Deposit return deadline looms as scheme faces uncertainty

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

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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…

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

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)

'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)

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UK 'can learn' from successful deposit return schemes around world

DEPOSIT return schemes around the world show the operation of separate systems in different regions can work and could provide a useful example for…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government mirroring Russia with legislation to hamper asylum

THE UK Government is following the same path as Russia by drawing up legislation seeking to enable it to ignore decisions on asylum seekers issued…

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

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

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said he understands the

The National (Scotland)

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UK Government 'point scoring' with glass DRS exclusion, says charity boss

On this week’s Holyrood Weekly podcast, Dr Kat Jones, director of Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), discusses the fallout from the latest…

The National (Scotland)

Devolution row erupts and more Boris Johnson drama

Westminster may have been in recess but there has been no shortage of depressing news with threats to devolution and cuts to support for Ukrainians…

The National (Scotland)

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.

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford takes shot at the UK Government for interfering in Wales

'Why so late in the day? Why are they doing this now?'

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Ex-environment secretary who started DRS talks slates 'aggressive' UK Government

A FORMER environment secretary who kicked off the debate on launching a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland has condemed "aggressive"…

The National (Scotland)

'Utterly deplorable': SNP MP blasts UK's slashing of support for Ukrainian refugees

AN SNP MP has criticised the UK Government’s decision to cut support for displaced Ukrainians.

The Independent UK

Burnham in plea to ‘rewire’ Britain and boost devolution

The Greater Manchester mayor said he understands the SNP’s claims that the UK Government is ‘destroying devolution’.

The National (Scotland)

'Absolute insanity' Innis & Gunn founder slams deposit return scheme

“A BONFIRE of chaos” is what the founder of one of Scotland’s leading beer brands branded the deposit return scheme (DRS) adding that it’s…

The National (Scotland)

Who is Dame Elan Closs Stephens? The new acting chair of the BBC

DAME Elan Closs Stephens has been announced as the new acting chair of the BBC by the UK Government.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government appoints new acting chair of BBC after Tory donor forced out

THE UK Government has named the new acting chair of the BBC after Tory donor Richard Sharp was forced to step down ...

Birmingham Post

Northern Ireland energy firms announce price cuts

Scrapping of Government intervention will see cuts cancelled out

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