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Scotland will decide in a referendum to be held on September 18, 2014 whether or not to end the 306-year-old union with England

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Scottish independence

Report says Scotland would be better off if it left the UK

Editorial

The combatants share little common ground on the secession debate’s burning issues

Former Canadian PM says nationalists have too much say in process

Commons committee report highlights potential concerns

Scotland’s first minister says monetary union is in the interests of the rest of UK

Osborne says ‘euro-style arrangement’ unlikely

Sterling, a new Scottish pound or joining another monetary union are options

Comment and opinion

Analysis

Chancellor to argue against SNP’s plan to link with rest of UK

Treasury to outline plan for currency this week

Prospects key to outcome of independence campaign

Data reveal impressive fourth quarter figures

Committee attacks arguments on currency, borrowing costs and EU membership

PM raises defence issue before Scots’ independence vote

Treasury will insist on budget control if independence passed

Cameron says Scottish exit would put industry employment at risk

Scots will decide on September 18 next year whether to leave UK

Untapped oil riches thrown into self-determination debate

Deficit cap would be policed in London

Economists suggest keeping the pound in the event of independence

Westminister legal opinion on independence bid branded ‘arrogant’

Advantages of the United Kingdom put to Scottish voters

Stage is set for unprecedented constitutional uncertainty

Foreign affairs committee considers implications

Electoral Commission proposes ‘fairer formulation’

First minister says discussions would take place before UK break

Independent Scotland would have to apply to join EU

Moore lobbies Brussels amid fresh blows for independence fight

Independent nation would face harsh policy choices, says think-tank

Spain fears over Catalonia could lead to membership veto

SNP leader accused of misleading BBC viewers

First minister’s grip on Scottish politics weakened

Deterrent operates from submarines berthed at Faslane on Clyde

SNP accused of trying to limit No campaign’s cash

Recent polls show support leaking away from the independence cause

Poll shows Scots prefer independence if alternative is Tory rule from London

SNP looks at unpopular policies ahead of referendum

SNP leader seeks to reassure voters on foreign policy ahead of referendum

Edinburgh would face higher interest rates, says minister

Corporate leaders yet to be convinced

Referendum debate turns quickly to hard economics

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