Landmark day as deposit return scheme body gets government go-ahead at last

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Bosses from across the industry said it was vital for the DMO and the government to work together to ensure the ‘smooth running’ of the “landmark” new regime

The government has confirmed it has appointed an industry coalition called the UK Deposit Management Organisation to run the £1.13bn deposit return scheme, which is due to launch in October 2027.

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