Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained
The environmental initiative is at the centre of a political storm.
UK News|Jun 6, 2023
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Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying major dam and warns of widespread flooding
Ukrainian authorities ordered hundreds of thousands of residents downriver to evacuate.
World News|Jun 6, 2023
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Ukraine accuses Russian forces of blowing up dam
Villagers living on the banks of the Dnipro river have been told to leave their homes.
World News|Jun 6, 2023
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Yousaf urged to ‘hold his nerve’ on UK’s first deposit return scheme
Environmental campaigners urged the Scottish First Minister to continue with the scheme, despite Westminster barring it from including glass bottles.
UK News|Jun 6, 2023
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UK ministers knock back call to include glass in Scottish deposit return scheme
UK ministers have knocked back demands for glass to be included in Scotland’s deposit return scheme.
UK News|Jun 5, 2023
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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.
UK News|Jun 5, 2023
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Ukrainian forces ‘trying to punch through Russian defensive lines’
The claims from Russia could not be independently verified and Ukrainian officials did not confirm any assaults.
World News|Jun 5, 2023
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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.
UK News|Jun 5, 2023
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Blinken: No Ukraine ceasefire without peace deal including Russia’s withdrawal
China, which says it is neutral but has supported Moscow politically, urged countries to stop sending weapons to Ukraine.
World News|Jun 2, 2023
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Kyiv air defences thwart sixth Russia attack in six days against Ukraine capital
A recent spate of attacks on the capital has put strain on residents and tested the strength of Ukraine’s air defences.
World News|Jun 2, 2023
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Anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist found guilty of plotting to destroy 5G masts
Christine Grayson discussed ‘getting rid’ of the mobile phone masts with expanding foam and angle grinders.
UK News|Jun 1, 2023
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Yousaf: Deposit return may be scrapped without UK Government U-turn on glass ban
Scotland’s First Minister said the move is an attempt ‘undermine devolution’.
UK News|May 31, 2023
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Ministers to re-evaluate deposit return after glass ban ‘sabotage’ – Slater
The Scottish circular economy minister hit out once again at the UK Government’s decision that DRS must only include tin and plastic.
UK News|May 31, 2023
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Buildings damaged in drone attack, Moscow mayor claims
The attack caused ‘insignificant damage’ to several buildings in the Russian capital.
World News|May 30, 2023
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Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after series of nighttime barrages
Russian forces fired 11 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv at about 11.30am (8.30am GMT), according to Ukraine’s chief of staff Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
World News|May 29, 2023
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