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Alistair Darling echoes David Cameron's hint of more powers for Holyrood if independence is rejected

Former Chancellor Alistair Darling has suggested much greater financial powers could be handed to Holyrood if Scots reject independence. (...)


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Minister to claim Scotland's renewable energy ambitions best served as part of UK

Scotland's renewable energy potential can best be unlocked as part of the United Kingdom, the energy minister will claim today. (...)


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Alex Salmond and David Cameron make 'little progress' in referendum talks

David Cameron and Alex Salmond made ''little progress'' over the staging of the independence referendum during their meeting on Thursday. (...)


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'Where's the beef?' — David Cameron urged to clarify 'further powers' if Scotland opts to remain in Union

David Cameron has been challenged to ''spell out'' what extra powers Scotland could receive as an alternative to independence. (...)


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Scottish Labour demanding urgent review in wake of John Nicoll case

Scottish Labour are demanding an urgent investigation into the monitoring of sex offenders after a known paedophile was convicted of abusing a young girl in Perth. (...)


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'Stronger, safer, richer and fairer' — Cameron's case for Union ahead of talks with Salmond

David Cameron has insisted Scotland is ''stronger, safer, richer and fairer'' as part of the United Kingdom. (...)


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Scottish Affairs Committee report lists MPs' questions ahead of independence referendum

A powerful committee of MPs have drawn up a list of questions they believe must be answered before Scots can decide on independence. (...)


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'They can't agree what they agreed' — Alex Salmond and Michael Moore make little progress in independence referendum talks

Scotland's independence referendum remains mired in uncertainty after a crunch meeting between First Minister Alex Salmond and Scotland Secretary Michael Moore failed to deliver any real progress. (...)


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Chinese firm's comments bring new call for Forth Replacement Crossing contracts inquiry

There are fresh calls for a review of contracts for the new Forth crossing after further questions were raised about the project. (...)


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Swinney hints at college funding concessions

Finance Secretary John Swinney has indicated he is rethinking cuts in college funding as he finalises his Budget. (...)


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