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UK faces political turmoil after Scotland's No vote

UK faces political turmoil after Scotland's No vote

Cameron says Scotland deserves more self-control along with the rest of UK

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 09:04
A pot half full – SNP looks to gains that can still be made

A pot half full – SNP looks to gains that can still be made

Poll post mortems cast around for culprits

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 01:16
Failure to grasp the nettle brings  its own  wave of   complications

Failure to grasp the nettle brings its own wave of complications

Distinguishing between politicians will be almost as difficult as reform

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 01:00
Scotland looks to a new life within the Union

Scotland looks to a new life within the Union

ANALYSIS: Onus on Cameron to now deliver the new powers that Scotland has been promised

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 06:52
Opposing Scottish sides  keep it upbeat as  the day of reckoning finally arrives

Opposing Scottish sides keep it upbeat as the day of reckoning finally arrives

Streets full of banter as Glaswegians tick Yes or No in independence poll

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 19:44
Scotland  goes to the polls to decide on future of the UK

Scotland goes to the polls to decide on future of the UK

Salmond declares today ‘most exciting in democracy’; Brown warns of ‘economic trapdoor’

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 13:15
Robust Scottish independence debate slipped occasionally into abuse

Robust Scottish independence debate slipped occasionally into abuse

Analysis: Better Together has allowed itself to be intimidated off the pitch

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 01:00
Glasgow’s poorest have big say in fate of union

Glasgow’s poorest have big say in fate of union

Most deprived areas of city are referendum battlegrounds that Yes side targeted

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 01:00
One in seven Scottish voters yet to decide

One in seven Scottish voters yet to decide

‘Scotsman’ poll puts the No side at 52 percentage points, while Yes is at 48 points

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 06:52
Salmond pressured Irish head of St Andrews to drop warnings over Yes vote

Salmond pressured Irish head of St Andrews to drop warnings over Yes vote

Salmond tried to force Waterford-born Prof Louise Richardson to withdraw warnings

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:01
Cameron urges Scots not to break up ‘family of nations’

Cameron urges Scots not to break up ‘family of nations’

A Yes vote in independence poll would be a ‘once and for all’ decision to leave the UK

Tue Sept 16 2014 - 01:00
Irish veteran criticises ex-head of UK military’s call for No vote

Irish veteran criticises ex-head of UK military’s call for No vote

Lord Dannatt accused of turning Scottish soldiers’ deaths in NI to political advantage

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 21:06
Queen  urges Scots to ‘think carefully about future’ ahead of referendum vote

Queen urges Scots to ‘think carefully about future’ ahead of referendum vote

Monarch’s remarks end silence on issue as opinion polls show result too close to call

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Posh Edinburgh cricket types spell out a resounding No

Posh Edinburgh cricket types spell out a resounding No

Supporters of a No vote gathered yesterday on a cricket pitch

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Britain must confront ‘menace’ of Islamic State - Cameron

Britain must confront ‘menace’ of Islamic State - Cameron

Declaration follows release of video showing killing of kidnapped aid worker David Haines

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Orange Order evokes Britain’s past to bolster case for union

Orange Order evokes Britain’s past to bolster case for union

Better Together campaign distances itself from 15,000 strong march in Edinburgh

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00

Alex Salmond’s greatest gamble: Scottish independence

Next week’s referendum will show if first minister and Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond has played his cards right

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 17:00
Scottish No side seizes on threat to banks, oil firms

Scottish No side seizes on threat to banks, oil firms

Former deputy leader of Scottish National Party warns of ‘day of reckoning’

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 09:30
British tributes flow in for Ian Paisley

British tributes flow in for Ian Paisley

Tony Blair, David Cameron and Alex Salmond among those paying tribute

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:01
Remote chance of more power for Scotland’s islands

Remote chance of more power for Scotland’s islands

Independence referendum offers islands chance to press for devolution

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00
Identity crisis at heart of Scottish referendum

Identity crisis at heart of Scottish referendum

Too often, the English are a contradiction: mixing reserve and a degree of condescending superiority with a lack of pride in their core identity

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 01:00
Scottish toffs begin to sweat  as referendum counts down

Scottish toffs begin to sweat as referendum counts down

Aristocrats fear taxes on mansions and compulsory purchase of estates

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 00:51
Four-point lead for No side in new Scottish poll

Four-point lead for No side in new Scottish poll

Voters should reject ‘scare tactics’ by Cameron, says deputy first minister

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 23:00
RBS, Lloyds to move to London if Scotland votes Yes

RBS, Lloyds to move to London if Scotland votes Yes

Insurer Standard Life also considering relocating if Scotland votes for independence

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 09:01
Scotland vote on knife edge as poll shows No side lead

Scotland vote on knife edge as poll shows No side lead

Figures suggest ‘Yes’ campaign trails by six percentage points in final week

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 01:00
‘We’re great at celebrating defeats around here’

‘We’re great at celebrating defeats around here’

A Conservative ex-policeman has a stoic attitude to Scottish referendum poll’s outcome

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 01:00
Newcastle to pitch for Scottish business if result is Yes, council leader says

Newcastle to pitch for Scottish business if result is Yes, council leader says

Northeast does not want to become a ‘ remote outpost’ of London government, Nick Forbes says

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 09:36
Northeast ponders not going it alone as Scotland prepares to vote

Northeast ponders not going it alone as Scotland prepares to vote

For two years, region of England has looked on the Scottish referendum debate with mild interest. That is changing

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 01:45
Bank of England governor deals blow to independence campaign

Bank of England governor deals blow to independence campaign

Party leaders Cameron, Miliband and Clegg travel to Scotland in plea for United Kingdom

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 01:11
Scottish referendum: ‘We have to emphasise the identity and connections’

Scottish referendum: ‘We have to emphasise the identity and connections’

Liberal Democrat Michael Moore believes the referendum on Scottish independence vote will be the most vital of his life

Wed Sept 10 2014 - 01:00
Brown promises more  devolution  for Scotland

Brown promises more devolution for Scotland

Extra home rule powers to be put to House of Commons by January if Scots vote No

Tue Sept 09 2014 - 01:00
National identity a familiar theme for Scottish Anglican bishop

National identity a familiar theme for Scottish Anglican bishop

David Chillingworth was in Armagh for 19 years. He knows all about divisions

Tue Sept 09 2014 - 01:00
Pro-union campaign offers Scots new powers

Pro-union campaign offers Scots new powers

Yes side speaks of panicked response to poll showing majority for independence

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 06:28
Real referendum battle for centre ground, academic insists

Real referendum battle for centre ground, academic insists

Scots do not believe the wilder claims of either side, says Michael Keating

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 01:00
Scotland’s Yes campaigners ‘beside themselves with joy’

Scotland’s Yes campaigners ‘beside themselves with joy’

51 per cent of Scots now favour independence, YouGov poll figures show

Sun Sept 07 2014 - 16:50
Flanagan calls for talks to break political logjam in NI

Flanagan calls for talks to break political logjam in NI

Minister expresses concern about ‘negative’ and ‘atrophied’ politics

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 19:34
An independent   Scotland  is now a real possibility

An independent Scotland is now a real possibility

How likely is it that Scotland will vote Yes?

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:01
US pushes for unified effort to destroy Islamic State group

US pushes for unified effort to destroy Islamic State group

Obama rejects charge that he has been slow in acting against al-Qaeda-linked movement

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00
Nato rhetoric fails to paper over cuts in national defence spends

Nato rhetoric fails to paper over cuts in national defence spends

Analysis: despite threat level, Nato members not prepared to spend more on defence

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00
Nato to establish 10,000-strong Rapid Reaction Force

Nato to establish 10,000-strong Rapid Reaction Force

‘Russia is practically at war against Europe,’ says Lithuania president

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 11:47
Nato leaders agree tougher sanctions on Russia

Nato leaders agree tougher sanctions on Russia

Sanctions agreed at summit to include curbs on smaller energy companies

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:12
Major changes needed before Ireland’s next Golan mission, says Coveney

Major changes needed before Ireland’s next Golan mission, says Coveney

Negotiation needed to ensure mission ‘changes to reflect dangerous reality on the ground’, says minister

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:00
UK to step up support for Kurds fighting Islamic State militants

UK to step up support for Kurds fighting Islamic State militants

Cameron orders supply of ammunition and equipment to Iraq after government formed

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 00:00
Church of Scotland struggles with gay ministers and falling membership

Church of Scotland struggles with gay ministers and falling membership

Scottish Letter: church faces recruitment problems and ‘age cliff’ of retirements

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 22:55
UK to step up role in battle against Islamic State

UK to step up role in battle against Islamic State

Cameron says Kurds to be provided with ammunition and does not rule out ‘further action’

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 21:16
Obama and Cameron say Nato must send ‘powerful message’ to enemies

Obama and Cameron say Nato must send ‘powerful message’ to enemies

Two-day Nato meeting starts in Wales

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 10:04
Obama arrives in Wales for urgent Nato meeting

Obama arrives in Wales for urgent Nato meeting

Summit to be dominated by Russia’s involvement in Ukraine crisis

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 01:01
Rehn warns Scotland of currency issue in EU

Rehn warns Scotland of currency issue in EU

Candidate country ‘would not have a monetary authority of its own’

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 01:00
Brown emphasises ‘love for Scotland’ in call for No vote

Brown emphasises ‘love for Scotland’ in call for No vote

Britain greater than sum of its parts, former prime minister argues

Wed Sept 03 2014 - 01:00
Poll shows collapse in Scottish No vote

Poll shows collapse in Scottish No vote

Those supporting independence have support of 47% of voters, compared with 53% for No side

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 11:38
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