BOTTLE SCHEME IS 'DESTINED TO FAIL'

BUSINESS LEADERS’ WARNING | FM contenders hint at changes to Sturgeon plan

- KATRINE BUSSEY

BUSINESS leaders have told Nicola Sturgeon that Scotland’s planned deposit return scheme is “destined to fail” unless changes are made.

Leading business organisations – including CBI Scotland, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses – said pressing ahead with its introduction would be “reckless”.