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First Minister considering pause on Deposit Return Scheme

During his leadership campaign, Yousaf pledged to exempt small firms from the scheme for its first year

Insider UK

Craft beer labelled 'not for sale in Scotland' amid Deposit Return Scheme fears

A CRAFT brewery in England has started labelling its beer as “not for sale in Scotland” amid fears it could be hit with a “hefty” fine under…

The National (Scotland)

Craft beer labelled ‘not for sale in Scotland’ due to Deposit Return Scheme fears

During his leadership bid, Humza Yousaf pledged that small producers would be given an exemption

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English craft brewery labels beer 'not for sale in Scotland' amid deposit return scheme fears

Ely-based Three Blind Mice Brewery said its understanding is that a £350 fee is required to register each type of beer it produces under the DRS, something which dissuaded it from taking part.

Daily Record

English craft brewery starts to label beer 'Not for sale in Scotland'

There are concerns over changes in the rules

Wales Online

Circularity Scotland had suggested later DRS start date

Scheme administrator's boss grilled by Holyrood committee over planning for August implementation

Insider UK

Slater to ‘persist’ with DRS, despite Jack ‘undermining’ the scheme

Row comes as a group of soft drinks makers urge new First Minister to press ahead with the scheme

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Irn-Bru makers join firms saying deposit return scheme shouldn't be delayed

SOFT drinks giants including Coca-Cola and the makers of Irn-Bru have joined together to urge Scotland’s next first minister to make introducing…

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

The circular economy minister faced questions after it emerged the chief executive of Circularity Scotland was on a £300,000 salary.

The National (Scotland)

Recycling boss rakes in 'outrageous' salary for overseeing deposit return scheme

Two of the SNP leadership candidates have pledged to pause the controversial deposit return scheme if they replace Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Record

Firm running drinks recycling scheme accused of using Scotland as experiment for UK-wide ambitions

The company at the centre of Scotland’s controversial drinks recycling scheme plans to make at least £5billion by expanding across the rest of the UK.

Daily Record

All SNP leadership rivals claim Scotland can 'be independent in five years'

ALL three SNP leadership candidates have claimed that Scotland can be independent within five years if they are elected party leader and first…

The National (Scotland)

Businesses told to store empty cans and bottles ‘securely’ after Scotland's deposit return scheme comes in

Shoppers will pay a 20p deposit on all drinks bought in a can or bottle

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Lorna Slater: Deposit Return Scheme body won't cash in on unrecycled items

LORNA Slater has rubbished claims Circularity Scotland will benefit from £57 million a year from Scots not recycling through the Deposit Return…

The Guardian - UK

Plans by Westminster to block Scottish bottle deposit scheme a ‘travesty’

Environmental campaigners furious Alister Jack intends to deny trade exemption for bottle recycling proposals

Daily Record

Private firm running Scotland's bottle return scheme expects to make £57m a year

Circularity Scotland’s business model relies on people not bothering to return some glass and plastic for a 20p refund.

Daily Record

Jobs boost at new North Lanarkshire recycling centre as a result of Deposit Return Scheme

The Motherwell site will play a key role as a regional collection and counting hub

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Business leaders tell Sturgeon that Deposit Return Scheme is ‘destined to fail’

Open letter to the First Minister and those looking to replace her states that pressing ahead with its introduction is 'reckless'

The National (Scotland)

More than 500 Scottish firms unite to call for pause in deposit return scheme

INTENSE pressure has been put on the Scottish Government to pause its planned deposit return scheme (DRS) after more than 550 businesses from up and…

Daily Record

Stirling firm hits out at "nightmare" bottle return scheme as sign-up deadline passes

The scheme has been widely criticised by hospitality chiefs.

Daily Record

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Motorsport

What is DRS in Formula 1 and how does it work?

The Drag Reduction System (DRS) proved vital when it came to overtaking at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, with drivers all using it to great effect over the race's 57 laps. But what exactly is the aerodynamic assist, how does it work and how is it activated?

Insider UK

Small producers 'could get year's grace period' from Deposit Return Scheme

Meanwhile, Scottish tourism body challenges next first minister to halt potential drinks advertising ban

The National (Scotland)

The Worst of Westminster: Northern Ireland Protocol saga drags on

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