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Economic Case for Scottish Independence Not Made: CBI's John Cridland
UK and Scotland economies would be stronger if they remain together, says CBI director general Cridland.
Scottish Independence: Shetland Islands Demand Own Referendum
Photographer Cathal McNaughton asks Shetlanders how they will be voting in the referendum.
Scottish Independence: Orkney and Shetland Islands Fight for Special Treatment
Orkney and Shetland islands have banded together to seek greater local power over local issues
Scottish Independence Poll Shows 'Yes Vote' Growing Stronger
More Scots are choosing to break the 307-year union with England
Scottish Independence Will Weaken Royal Navy and Hurt UK Defence, says First Sea Lord
Admiral Sir George Zambellas says an independent Scotland will damage Britain's defences
Scottish Independence Could Spur Catalonia and European Nationalist Groups to Breakaway
Nomura's senior political analyst says it could urge Catalonia and others to fight for 'hopes and dreams'
Scottish Independence: Aerospace and Defence Firms Worry About Loss of Competitiveness
ADS, the sector's representative body, raises 'serious concerns' over potential UK exit.
Scottish Independence: Whisky Industry Highlights Union Benefits
Whisky accounts for 85% of Scottish food and drink exports
Scotland's Dirty Little Secret: Will Independence Fire Anti-Catholic Bigotry?
IBTimes UK asks could sectarianism tear an independent Scotland apart?
Scottish Independence: The Roots of Sectarianism
Conflict between Catholic and Protestant community goes back centuries
Scottish Independence Will Lead to World's Second Largest Deficit
HM Treasury uses IMF data to warn that an independent Scotland poses a threat to fiscal deficit
Scottish Independence Poses Threat to UK Credit Rating, Warns Fitch
Fitch says it will create moderate risks for UK's public debt, external finances, currency and banks
Scottish Independence 'Will Lead to Soaring Energy Bills', Warns UK Government
UK Government's Energy Paper says independence would lead to massive energy price hike
Independent Scotland 'Would Be Forced to Repay £23bn of Debt Immediately'
The National Institute for Economics and Social Research warns of instant bumper bills for an independent Scotland.
Scottish Independence Will Cost Scot Firms £1bn Extra
Oxford Analytics report, commissioned by Weir, adds fuel to anti-independence case
April Fools: The Queen, Scottish Independence and One Direction Included in Best Media Pranks
An Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur groundshare also mooted as 'stories' get the April Fools treatment by UK media.
Scottish Independence: Alistair Darling Slams SNP's Nicola Sturgeon Over Currency Union
Darling made the comments after suggestions that the UK would agree to a sterling union.
Scottish Independence: Victory for Yes Could Happen, says Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael
Carmichael says pro-unionists must wake up and take action before it's too late.
Scottish Independence: Government Reveals North Sea Oil Production Not Enough for Britain
Government's DECC said sharp drop in crude production from the North Sea is to blame for rise in imports
Scottish Independence: Influential Scot Financiers Rally for UK Exit
Former RBS boss and chairman of Toscafund and five others support independence
Scottish Independence: George Osborne's Currency Union Threat is a 'Bluff'
Scots say Osborne is not being sincere about ruling out a currency union between an independent Scotland and the UK.
Scottish Independence: Top Reasons Why It's a Bad Idea
CBI outlines in detail why Scottish independence will hurt its citizens
Scottish Independence: CBI Slams SNP's Economic Plan for 'Not Adding Up'
CBI says Scotland's continued economic success is best achieved as part of UK
Scottish Independence: BlackRock Warns of 'Major Uncertainties, Costs and Risks'
The world's biggest investment fund manager joins a raft of financials worried about the 'Yes vote'
Scottish Independence: Catalonia Smacks Down Scotland Referendum Parallels
The Catalan government claims the comparison is "impossible"
Scottish Independence: BAE Warns of MoD Contract Jeopardy Over Scotland UK Exit
Alliance Trust, Shell, BP, Unilever, RBS all warn against Scottish independence
Philip Hammond: Scottish Independence Won't Happen so no Contingency Plans for Faslane Nuclear Base
UK Defence Secretary dismisses concerns over what would happen to Faslane if Scotland quits UK.
Billionaire George Soros: Impractical for Independent Scotland to Keep Pound
Financier Soros suggests Scotland could join eurozone as alternative to keeping sterling.
Scottish Independence: Alex Salmond Plays Down Scotland's Widening Deficit
Scotland's deficit hit 8.3% of GDP during the 2012/13 year, 1% higher than the UK.
Scottish Independence: BoE Warns RBS HQ to Move and 'Volatile' Scottish Economy Responsible for Own Bank Bailouts
Bank of England governor Mark Carney says bank HQs will make a difference to deposit guarantees