Scottish Government Confronts £170 Million Legal Challenge Over Scrapped Recycling Initiative
A major legal battle is set to begin as Biffa Waste Services sues the Scottish Government for up to £166.2 million over the failed deposit return scheme. The case highlights the complex interplay between devolved and UK-wide environmental policies. The full hearing is scheduled to last eight days.
Major Legal Proceedings Initiated
A judge has ruled that a significant £170 million court case against the Scottish Government should proceed to a full hearing, according to reports. The hearing begins on Tuesday and is expected to last for eight days, centering on a collapsed recycling scheme that has left substantial financial fallout.