Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

The Welsh Government has pulled out of plans for a UK deposit return scheme

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Welsh Government pulls out of UK deposit return scheme

The DRS, which was intended to come into force on August 16, 2023

The DRS, which was intended to come into force on August 16, 2023

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Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ by ministers, Biffa claims

Biffa had been given a 10-year contract to run the scheme

Biffa had been given a 10-year contract to run the scheme

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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

The waste firm has named Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater in their legal claim

The waste firm has named Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater in their legal claim

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Waste firm Biffa start £150 million legal action against Scottish Government

The UK Government has delayed the introduction of a deposit return scheme until 2027

The UK Government has delayed the introduction of a deposit return scheme until 2027

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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UK Government delays deposit return scheme until 2027

The Scottish Government initially designed its own DRS

The Scottish Government initially designed its own DRS

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Potential 2027 UK deposit return scheme is 'extremely frustrating', says Lorna Slater

The chair of Nature 2030 said the Scottish Government needs 'to get to grips' with the climate crisis and 'stop ministers in Westminster becoming a barrier'

The chair of Nature 2030 said the Scottish Government needs 'to get to grips' with the climate crisis and 'stop ministers in Westminster becoming a barrier'

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Poll shows most Scots want SNP to take stronger stand on Westminster intrusion

Scotland is not on track to meet its 2030 climate goals, according to an expert report

Scotland is not on track to meet its 2030 climate goals, according to an expert report

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Climate watchdog says Scotland's 2030 goals now 'beyond what is credible'

The new 'Bottlecelli' mural stands at 25ft and is made up of 30,000 bottle caps

The new 'Bottlecelli' mural stands at 25ft and is made up of 30,000 bottle caps

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Supermarket unveils huge recycled 'bottlecelli' mural in Glasgow

An SNP councillor has quit the party over its independence strategy

An SNP councillor has quit the party over its independence strategy

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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SNP councillor quits party over 'incoherent independence strategy'

Cash rewards will be given at Lidl in exchange for the return of eligible plastic items

Cash rewards will be given at Lidl in exchange for the return of eligible plastic items

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Major supermarket launches bottle return scheme in Scotland

Ireland has launched a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans

Ireland has launched a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans

Circular economy

14

What can Scotland learn as Ireland launches a deposit return scheme?

It's been a turbulent year in Scottish politics

It's been a turbulent year in Scottish politics

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Review of Scottish politics 2023: Indy support remains in a year that rocked the SNP

Alister Jack has been attacked for 'misundertanding' a committee's invite

Alister Jack has been attacked for 'misundertanding' a committee's invite

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Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

Lorna Slater was giving evidence to the Holyrood Net Zero committee

Lorna Slater was giving evidence to the Holyrood Net Zero committee

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Doubts UK Government will set up deposit return scheme by 2025 deadline

Alister Jack has snubbed another Holyrood committee

Alister Jack has snubbed another Holyrood committee

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Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme

The FM said future generations will judge politicians for failing to work together on climate change

The FM said future generations will judge politicians for failing to work together on climate change

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FM calls on Holyrood leaders to put climate change above 'culture war' party politics

For some, the financial implications of having to buy a compliant van are immense

For some, the financial implications of having to buy a compliant van are immense

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Compliance with LEZ comes at a high price for small firms

Sir Tom Hunter labelled Scottish Green policies as being to the 'detriment of Scotland'

Sir Tom Hunter labelled Scottish Green policies as being to the 'detriment of Scotland'

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

23

Greens fire back at Scottish businessman after he labels their policies 'insanity'

Scottish Green minister and party co-leader Lorna Slater

Scottish Green minister and party co-leader Lorna Slater

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Scottish green policies failed as opposition 'chickened out', Lorna Slater says

Rishi Sunak clashed with SNP MP Pete Wishart at the committee

Rishi Sunak clashed with SNP MP Pete Wishart at the committee

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

7

Rishi Sunak admits drinks industry 'raised concerns' over Scotland's DRS

The ruling by Lord Young was published today following a hearing at the Court of Session in December

The ruling by Lord Young was published today following a hearing at the Court of Session in December

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Alex Salmond: DRS court battle shows a 'textbook example of bureaucratic ineptitude'

SNIB chair Willie Watt said that the bank is facing a £9m loss

SNIB chair Willie Watt said that the bank is facing a £9m loss

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Scottish National Investment Bank facing loss of £9m loan to Circularity Scotland

Scottish Green minister Lorna Slater survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood

Scottish Green minister Lorna Slater survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Lorna Slater survives Tory attempt to oust her from Scottish Government

Lorna Slater told MSPs that Circularity Scotland had appointed administrators

Lorna Slater told MSPs that Circularity Scotland had appointed administrators

Circularity Scotland ltd

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Circularity Scotland appoints administrators as 'consequence' of UK intervention

Minister Lorna Slater

Minister Lorna Slater

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

15

Lorna Slater issues statement as no confidence vote confirmed

Lorna Slater is a Scottish Government minister

Lorna Slater is a Scottish Government minister

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Tories successfully lodge motion of no confidence against minister Lorna Slater

A deposit return scheme for Scotland has been pushed back until 'at least' October 2025

A deposit return scheme for Scotland has been pushed back until 'at least' October 2025

Conservative Party

Why was Scotland surprised when Tories U-turned on DRS manifesto pledges?

An insider told the Daily Record staff were sent home on Thursday last week and employees are scared they may not get paid

An insider told the Daily Record staff were sent home on Thursday last week and employees are scared they may not get paid

Circularity Scotland ltd

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Circularity Scotland could collapse after DRS delay, leaked email says

Lorna Slater said Scotland had been left in an 'impossible position' by Westminster this week over the Deposit Return Scheme

Lorna Slater said Scotland had been left in an 'impossible position' by Westminster this week over the Deposit Return Scheme

Angus Robertson

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Deposit Return Scheme delay and Brexit failures

If Scotland is unable to legislate for a recycling scheme that includes glass, then where does Westminster interference end?

If Scotland is unable to legislate for a recycling scheme that includes glass, then where does Westminster interference end?

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Mark Ruskell: Westminster cannot be trusted with our environment

How can we, the general public, make an objective analysis of what’s happened with the Deposit Return Scheme?

How can we, the general public, make an objective analysis of what’s happened with the Deposit Return Scheme?

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

It is really fair to say the Scottish Government ‘bottled it’ over DRS?

Robison said the possibility of a legal challenge had been explored

Robison said the possibility of a legal challenge had been explored

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Legal challenge over DRS glass decision ‘unlikely to be fruitful’, says Robison

Penny Mordaunt blamed the Scottish Government for the impact on businesses

Penny Mordaunt blamed the Scottish Government for the impact on businesses

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Penny Mordaunt accuses Scottish Government of 'pulling rug out' from firms in DRS row

Doctors want to see these products removed from Scottish shelves. Photograph: Colin Mearns

Doctors want to see these products removed from Scottish shelves. Photograph: Colin Mearns

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Will attempt to ban disposable vapes be the next policy to be blocked?

The circular economy minister will point the finger of blame at the Westminster government

The circular economy minister will point the finger of blame at the Westminster government

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Lorna Slater’s approach to bringing in Deposit Return Scheme was naive

Lorna Slater said the Scottish Government had been forced to delay the deposit return scheme until 2025

Lorna Slater said the Scottish Government had been forced to delay the deposit return scheme until 2025

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Businesses consider suing Scottish Government over deposit return scheme delay

Alister Jack has the Yes movement at each others' necks

Alister Jack has the Yes movement at each others' necks

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Lesley Riddoch: Alister Jack's DRS troublemaking has Yessers at each others' throats

Glass bottles and drinks cans lying discarded in a lane in Glasgow city centre. The deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until 2025

Glass bottles and drinks cans lying discarded in a lane in Glasgow city centre. The deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until 2025

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

5

Industry 'relieved' that Scotland's deposit return scheme delayed until 2025

Lorna Slater made a statement on DRS in Holyrood

Lorna Slater made a statement on DRS in Holyrood

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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

From left: Scottish Tory politicians Alister Jack MP, peer Malcolm Offord, and MSP Maurice Golden

From left: Scottish Tory politicians Alister Jack MP, peer Malcolm Offord, and MSP Maurice Golden

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: Cataloguing the duplicitous Tory dealings on Scottish DRS

Scotland Office minister Malcolm Offord is facing questions over his link to the whisky industry

Scotland Office minister Malcolm Offord is facing questions over his link to the whisky industry

Conservative Party

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

Lorna Slater said she has sent a letter to the UK Government demanding an urgent discussion about its conditions

Lorna Slater said she has sent a letter to the UK Government demanding an urgent discussion about its conditions

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Lorna Slater says Scotland's DRS 'cannot go ahead' in current form

First Minister Humza Yousaf has been warned against scrapping the deposit return scheme (DRS) by Biffa

First Minister Humza Yousaf has been warned against scrapping the deposit return scheme (DRS) by Biffa

Conservative Party

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Warning of 'seismic' impact on Scottish Government reputation amid DRS debate

Now one of DRS's foremost critics, Maurice Golden previously supported calls for glass to be included.

Now one of DRS's foremost critics, Maurice Golden previously supported calls for glass to be included.

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Scottish Tory MSP U-turns on deposit return scheme after gifts from Heineken

Humza Yousaf previously insisted the plans for the scheme are in 'grave danger'.

Humza Yousaf previously insisted the plans for the scheme are in 'grave danger'.

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Humza Yousaf urged to ‘hold his nerve’ on Scotland's deposit return scheme

Lord Offord, a major shareholder in a whisky distillery firm, has called for glass to be taken out of Scotland's DRS scheme

Lord Offord, a major shareholder in a whisky distillery firm, has called for glass to be taken out of Scotland's DRS scheme

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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

Westminster has rejected Humza Yousaf's request to include glass in a planned recycling scheme

Westminster has rejected Humza Yousaf's request to include glass in a planned recycling scheme

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Westminster BLOCKS key part of Scottish recycling scheme

A plastic bottle on a beach. Picture: Natashe Ewins/MCA

A plastic bottle on a beach. Picture: Natashe Ewins/MCA

Circularity Scotland ltd

7

Deposit Return Scheme can 'absolutely' work without glass, says operator

Humza Yousaf said the Tories have

Humza Yousaf said the Tories have

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

5

Humza Yousaf: Tories have 'serious questions to answer' over £20k DRS donation

Humza Yousaf set out a timeline on the DRS to the Prime Minister

Humza Yousaf set out a timeline on the DRS to the Prime Minister

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Deposit Return Scheme deadline looms as UK Government leave plans in 'grave danger'

Alister Jack has been accused of making a 'totally inaccurate' claim on the BBC Sunday Show

Alister Jack has been accused of making a 'totally inaccurate' claim on the BBC Sunday Show

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Alister Jack accused of 'totally inaccurate' DRS claim by Circularity Scotland

Jeane Freeman said that the issues around the deposit return scheme are 'solvable'

Jeane Freeman said that the issues around the deposit return scheme are 'solvable'

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

5

Former SNP health secretary blasts 'solvable' issues in DRS after Alister Jack claims

Alister Jack on the BBC Sunday Show

Alister Jack on the BBC Sunday Show

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Alister Jack dodges question on £20,000 donation from trade body amid DRS row