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SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM
UK faces a question Ireland confronted 104 years ago, but with a modern twistA breakup of the UK would raise a problem Ireland’s independence never faced at today’s scale: what happens to millions of immigrants whose...- Three nations, one union under strain: The long history behind United Kingdom's latest breakup threatThe United Kingdom formed through centuries of unions and legislation. Recent pacts highlight calls for constitutional change from devolved...
- Paper signed, but what must happen before Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can leave the UK?Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have threatened constitutional change, but their new pact cannot break up the United Kingdom. Scotland...
- UK's unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland, Northern IrelandLeaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a pact urging the UK government to prepare for constitutional change, reviving debat...
- Quote of the day by Charles de Gaulle: ‘One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day was; one cannot judge life until death.' ; life lesson on how not to take life for granted by French statesmanLife can’t be ascertained as to how fruitful it was when we are living it. A wisdom imparted by French statesman Charles de Gaulle speaks o...
- UK PM Andy Burnham heads north to kickstart English 'devolution' plansUK PM Andy Burnham's setting up of his northern office in Manchester aims to transfer power from London and stimulate regional growth. Expe...
- Scotland plans to launch first govt bondsScotland is set to launch its first government bonds, nicknamed 'kilts', in the 2026/27 fiscal year. This move aims to boost financial sove...
- UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote planThe judgment is a setback for the Scottish government's campaign to break away from the United Kingdom. The top court ruled that the Scotti...
- UK Supreme Court rules against Scottish independence referendum: What does it mean for the movement 'indyref2'?The Supreme Court of the UK recently ruled against the Scottish independence referendum. What does it mean for Scotland and the UK, read on...
- SNP's leader Kirsten Oswald says party to keep pushing for referendum on Scotland's independence even if it loses in Supreme CourtKirsten Oswald, Scottish National Party's Deputy Westminster leader, said that in the event of a loss in the Supreme Court, the party will ...
- Sterling holds near 3-month high despite Scottish referendum talkScottish leader Nicola Sturgeon said the independence vote should take place in the earlier part of the devolved parliament's next term, wh...
- Boris reportedly called the Scottish devolution Tony Blair's biggest mistake and a 'disaster'Under UK's delicate constitutional balance, semi-autonomous parliaments and governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland known as th...
- Scotland lodges formal request for independence voteFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent the notice to Theresa May just days after she received the backing of Scotland's devolved Parliament.
- Scotland to seek independence referendum over BrexitIf it gets parliamentary approval, this will be the second such Scottish independence referendum after 2014, when the region had voted to r...
- Regret Brexit, not the decision to hold referendum: David CameronThe former British PM, who held three referendums in his tenure, said although he has regrets over Brexit, he still supports the process wh...
- European leaders welcome Scottish vote for united UKSteinmeier said he has high respect for Britain's "exemplary democratic culture, which found expression in the referendum.
- Delighted with Scottish referendum outcome: Cambridge University VC Sir Leszek Borysiewicz"I am delighted with outcome because at end of day at least it allows people to move forward," Sir Borysiewicz said on Scottish referendum ...
- Scotland polls: 54% want to stay with UK, 46% for independenceThe survey involved 1,828 people after they voted today, together with the postal votes of 800 people, and was not a traditional exit poll,...
- Scotland may not be a happier place if it leaves the UK but regional identities need expression tooA last-ditch offer of further devolution for Scotland over the past few days to include powers on taxation has served to highlight the sens...
- Panic hits UK market before Scottish vote, investors pull out $27 billion in AugustThe London-based consultancy CrossBorder Capital has confirmed the biggest drain of financial assets since the collapse of Lehman Brothers ...
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