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Sweeping changes to Deposit Return Scheme as Lorna Slater 'forced to rewrite' controversial plans

Pubs, eateries and small brewers to benefit from new exemptions to maligned scheme which was delayed again this week by the Scottish Government.

Daily Record

Senior Tory calls Welsh Government 'amateurish' and calls for it to be stripped of powers

It's not the first time the former special advisor to Boris Johnson has spoken out on the subject

Wales Online

Humza Yousaf hits back after Tory peer calls for Scottish devolution 'reverse'

The First Minister has vowed to “always defend our democracy” after a Tory peer called for Scottish devolution to be “reversed”.

The National (Scotland)

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Minister hits out at Scottish Secretary as deposit return changes announced

Lorna Slater provided more detail of the decision to delay the start of the Scottish Government scheme from August to next March.

The Independent UK

Glaswegians warned over 'remote access' Emergency Alert System test scam

People across the UK - including Scots - have been told to stay on high alert this weekend as the deadline for the UK Government's Emergency Alert System test approaches.

Glasgow Live

Major changes announced to controversial Deposit Return Scheme

THE Scottish Government has announced major changes to its controversial recycling scheme after outcry from businesses.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf claims 'every Scottish Conservative' agrees with David Frost call to reverse devolution

Frost, a Tory peer, claimed his party should "review and roll back some currently devolved powers" if they are re-elected at the next general election.

Daily Record

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Legal case claims Alister Jack's concerns around gender reform are 'irrational'

CONCERNS raised by the Scottish Secretary relating to gender recognition reform are “irrational”, the Scottish Government has argued in a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

The 22-page petition was published on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

The extraordinary row over the Welsh Government giving £1,600 a month to some young asylum seekers in Wales

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has attacked the Welsh Government for letting some young asylum seekers take part in its basic income trial

Wales Online

Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

The UK Government blocked the Bill over concerns it could interfere with UK-wide equalities legislation.

The Independent UK

SNP minister claims 'no option' but to launch legal challenge against UK Government over GRR

The Scottish and UK Governments face another day in court in a row over blocked plans to make it easier for people to switch their legally recognised genders.

Daily Record

UK Government's gender reform block was not 'last resort', says SNP minister

A SCOTTISH Government minister has claimed Westminster repeatedly refused to explore options which would have prevented it from using the nuclear…

The National (Scotland)

‘No option’ except legal challenge over block on Scots gender law, MSPs told

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made a statement on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at the Scottish Parliament.

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DUP urged to grasp 1998 peace deal ‘goodwill’ and return to Stormont

A DUP MLA said the powersharing institutions could only return with the ‘right foundations’.

Belfast Live

Colm Murphy: Man blamed for Omagh bomb dies

The Real IRA bomb killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with unborn twins, just months after the Good Friday Agreement was signed

The Independent UK

Man found liable for Omagh bombing dies in Co Louth

A death notice said Colm Murphy had died in hospital in Drogheda.

The Independent UK

DUP will not be ‘brow beaten’ into a Stormont return, Donaldson vows

Earlier, Chris Heaton-Harris claimed a restoration of the powersharing institutions was the surest way to secure Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.

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Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme delayed till March 2024, Humza Yousaf confirms

HUMZA Yousaf has confirmed that Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will not be introduced until March 1 2024.

Birmingham Post

CBI president Brian McBride on Brexit, freeports, AI and the crisis engulfing the business body

The CBI president says AI should be feared but should be seen as a force for good

Wales Online

'Cardiff is right to charge people driving in the city'

It will face criticism but it needs to happen if Cardiff is to taken seriously as a green a vibrant capital city

The Independent UK

Micheal Martin says Irish government will work with UK on Good Friday Agreement

He was speaking at Queen’s University Belfast alongside Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.

The Independent UK

Powersharing ‘surest way’ to secure NI’s place in Union – Chris Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at a conference in Belfast marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Birmingham Post

Why Cardiff is right on plans for a new car user charge

Cardiff council has launched a consultation on a vehicle charge which it said if approved would be introduced in 2027

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