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Why is the SNP government facing £170m court case over recycling scheme?

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Scottish government facing 170 m court case over bottle return scheme.

Waste management firm is suing Scottish government for almost 170 m over collapse of plans.

Court of Session in Edinburgh has been told ministers were negligent when they claimed scheme was viable.

But lawyers for the government say the company was aware of the risks involved.

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