08 Jun 2023 --- Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) plans have been further delayed until October 2025 at the earliest after the UK government refused to include glass in the scheme. Ministers in London fear that if Scotland rolls out its plans ahead of the rest of the UK, it could violate the post-Brexit internal market act. DRS plans in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are far behind those of Scotland, and an earlier implementation in one nation could create trade barriers and price differences across borders.
