A waste firm is attempting to sue the Scottish Government over the collapse of its bottle return scheme in 2023.

Biffa is pursuing a £166m compensation claim over a decision made by ministers to delay the introduction of the deposit return scheme in 2023.

After a bid by the government to have the case thrown out was rejected by the court earlier this year, the case is now due to be heard at the Court of Session and is expected to last around eight days.

Who is suing the Government?

Biffa Waste Services Limited is seeking compensation from the Scottish Government for the cash it invested in the collapsed scheme.

The waste firm believes the Holyrood government is responsible for it incurring a multi-million pound loss.

The company is said to have relied on personal assurances from Gree

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