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The Current Account: RBS Failing Taxpayers and Unveils Scottish Independence Thoughts
Business editor Lianna Brinded reviews the week in business.
Scottish Independence: Weir Commissions Independent Report to Cut Through Political Rhetoric
Engineering group Weir says "very serious questions need to be answered"
Scottish Independence: Finance Chiefs Warn of Turmoil if Scotland Keeps Pound After Voting 'Yes'
BoE says independent Scotland unlikely to share regulator with England, while Scottish Financial Enterprise warns of huge extra costs.
Scottish Independence: Booming European Oil Industry Figures Scotch Salmond's North Sea Plans
Investments in the British part of the North Sea rose to a record high of £14.4bn in 2013.
Scottish Independence Poll: Bulk of FTSE100 Chiefs Oppose Scotland Exiting UK
Korn Ferry survey reveals 65% of chairmen of 32 FTSE 100 companies say independence will be bad for business
Scottish Independence: SNP's Alex Salmond Swats Away UK Government Oil and Gas Pledges
Scotland's First Minister claims an independent Scotland would be better at managing the energy sector
Scottish Independence: SNP's Alex Salmond Slams George Osborne's 'Sermon on the Pound'
The SNP leader also described the Chancellor's position as a "diktat upon high".
Scottish Independence: UK Government to Cut Oil and Gas Sector Red Tape to Unlock £200bn Reserves
Scots will vote on whether to end their 307-year-old union with England on 18 September
Scottish Independence: Referendum Indecision as Three in 10 Voters Undecided
TNS says almost half of respondents intend to vote against independence.
Scottish Independence: Co-op Warns British Business Will Bear Burden
Co-op Group chief executive Euan Sutherland says Scotland's potential UK will burden firms
Scottish Independence: How David Cameron Can Beat Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond's version of independence from the UK looks remarkably similar to a Scotland that belongs to it.
Scottish Independence: SNP's Alex Salmond Claims No One Will Block Scotland's EU Membership
Salmond claims no EU member will block Scottish membership to the 28 nation bloc
Scottish Independence: SNP to Deconstruct George Osborne's Currency Union Argument
UK Chancellor George Osborne and opposition MPs demolished hopes over Scotland keeping the pound
Scottish Independence: Labour's Ed Balls Slams SNP's Alex Salmond for Losing Credibility over Irresponsible Debt Threats
Labour's shadow chancellor hits back at the Scottish independence 'Yes campaign'
George Osborne Warns on Scottish Independence: Quit the UK and Lose the Pound
UK Chancellor warns voters that SNP threats to not pay debt will hurt Scots
Scottish Independence: RBS CEO Ross McEwan has not Talked With Vince Cable over HQ Move Threat
Britain's business secretary said RBS would "inevitably" relocate to London if Scotland votes to become independent
Scottish Independence: SNP's Stewart Hosie Accuses UK Chancellor George Osborne of 'Bullying' Over Currency Union
SNP's treasury spokesman criticised Chancellor George Osborne's widely tipped desire to torpedo monetary union
Scottish Independence: Tories, Lib Dems and Labour Unite to Demolish Scotland's Currency Union Hopes
George Osborne, Danny Alexander, Ed Balls will all attack SNP's Alex Salmond's 'keeping the pound' promise
Scottish Independence Means More Spending Cuts and Tax Rises
NIESR research paper shows Scotland's fiscal gap set to be more than double that of UK's.
Scottish Independence: Latest Poll Results
Results of TNS BMRB, YouGov and Ipsos Mori opinion polls on Scottish independence
Scottish Independence: Scotland Minister Alistair Carmichael Warns of Lost Pound on UK Exit
This is the strongest warning from the government over Scotland's currency post-referendum
Scottish Independence: David Cameron Pleads with Scots to Not Undermine and Diminish Britain
Prime Minister David Cameron delivered an emotional appeal to voters.
Scottish Independence: Vince Cable Warns RBS HQ Move to London is Inevitable
RBS received a taxpayer-funded £45bn bailout in 2008.
Scottish Independence: BP Boss Bob Dudley Warns of Industry Costs and Investment Withdrawal
BP's chief executive Dudley claimed that "all businesses have a concern" over the Scottish referendum
Ed Balls Tells Alex Salmond: Scotland Must Vote No Independence to Keep Sterling
Shadow chancellor accuses SNP leader of running away from Scotland's currency question.
Scottish Independence: BoE's Mark Carney Warns Currency Union Means Less Sovereignty
SNP leader Alex Salmond pushing for currency union if he wins Scottish independence referendum.
Scottish Independence: BoE's Mark Carney to Weigh in Scotland's Currency Debate
Bank of England governor is set to speak on whether Scotland will keep the pound
Scotland: Is this the Last Burns Night under British Rule?
IBTimes UK's Ian Allison reflects on schizophrenic Scotland's complicated Bard and what it means to be Scottish.
Scottish Independence: Ex-European Court Judge Enters Scottish EU Membership Debate
Scotland's parliament will question a former European Court Judge about an independent Scotland's position regarding EU membership.
Scottish Independence: UK Government Highlights Advantages of Border Protection and Immigration Policy
Latest British government paper highlights benefits of union for Scotland's border security and immigration.