Tag: UK Government

Scottish consumers want DRS according to new poll

Over two-thirds of Scots reportedly want to see a full DRS in place to boost recycling in the UK following on from concerns the scheme may be delayed to 2028.

Justice for Scottish postmasters delayed

New legislation set to be introduced today will exonerate postmasters south of the border as Scotland confirms its own law could be on the way.

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.

Industry warns against Budget rises

Five industry bodies have written to the chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget, warning against an above-inflation rise to England's business rates.

Is another delay in store for DRS?

Media reports over a potential delay to the UK-wide go-live date for the deposit return scheme as little information about the scheme has been forthcoming.
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.

DRS delayed until 2025

Scottish Government has delayed DRS until October 2025 following doubts over the scheme's viability after UK Government removed glass from the scheme.

Time is ticking on DRS deadline

Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.

Deposit return scheme is set for shake up

Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.

Government begins crackdown on youth vaping

The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
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Plug pulled on EV grants

The UK Government has closed its plug-in car grant scheme for electric vehicles.
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Tobacco plan slammed

Proposals to raise the minimum age for tobacco sales by one year, every year, have been slammed as disruptive and impractical.
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New cash access law

THE UK Government has pledged to protect access to cash through new legislation unveiled in last month’s Queen’s Speech.
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HFSS ban postponed

THE UK Government has delayed it ban on pre-watershed TV and online advertising for foods deemed high in fat, sugar and salt.
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Petrol ban ‘unrealistic’

The Petrol Retailers Association has slammed UK Government plans to ban the sale of new cars and vans that are not fully emission free by 2040.
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Cash for the postmasters

The UK Government is to fund an interim compensation scheme for postmasters who were wrongly convicted as part of the Post Office Horizon scandal.