Scotland: Pub Boss Downs Cost Sceptics

The chairman of pub chain JD Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, has told Sky News he does not share the view that price rises are inevitable if Scotland goes it alone. His comments will be seen as a boost to the Yes campaign of First Minister Alex Salmond after...

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Chancellor Cancels Trip Due to Yes Vote 'Risks'

The Chancellor has cancelled an official trip to Australia because of the potential economic risks of a Scottish Yes vote. George Osborne and the Bank of England Governor Mark Carney are pulling out of a meeting of the G20 on September 20 and 21. The...

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Scotland: Bank Jobs And Higher Prices Warning

What Happens If Scotland Leaves The Union? Updated: 2:00pm UK, Tuesday 09 September 2014 Supporters of both sides of the Scotland referendum debate are mounting a final push for votes before the ballot on September 18. Sky News looks at what will happen...

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Amazon To Create Thousands Of Jobs In London

Amazon has announced plans to open a new London office with the potential for more than 3,000 extra jobs. The online retailer, which already employs 1,700 people in its existing UK offices, said its main corporate office would switch to a building in...

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Scottish Vote: BP Says No To Independence

BP has weighed into the Scottish independence debate by declaring its support for the "integrity of the United Kingdom". The oil firm's public statement was its first to directly support the Better Together campaign after similar comments earlier this...

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RBS Plans London HQ If Scotland Leaves Union

The Royal Bank of Scotland is drawing up plans to relocate to London if Scotland votes Yes in the independence referendum next week. Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland, also has plans to set up new "legal entities" in...

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B&Q Boss Warns Over Prices If Scots Vote Yes

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The boss of Britain's biggest DIY retail group has warned that Scottish consumers could face higher prices than their counterparts south of the border if voters back independence in next week's referendum. Sir Ian...

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Scottish Jobs Market 'Wobbles' Ahead Of Vote

Uncertainty over the result of the next week's independence referendum may have knocked the confidence of employers in Scotland, according to a survey. Manpower's employment outlook study measured a six-point fall for Scotland compared to its last survey...

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Ex-RBS Exec To Run Mortgage Group Kensington

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor A former head of one of Britain's emerging 'challenger banks' is to take the helm of Kensington, the sub-prime mortgage lender, when it finalises a takeover by two Wall Street buyout giants. Sky News understands that...

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Fast-Track Care For Workers With Stress

Mental illness cost the UK economy up to £100bn last year prompting calls for speeding up care through the health system. The chief medical officer said there has been a 24% increase in the number of working days lost to stress, depression and anxiety...

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Exodus Of Brits From Economic Woes in Cyprus

By Tom Parmenter, Sky News Correspondent British expats are packing up and leaving Cyprus as the effects of the financial meltdown continue to be felt. Removals firms on the island have seen huge demand from people moving back to the UK, with immigration...

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Business Leaders Sucked Into Independence Row

By Ian King, Business Presenter Business people hate getting involved in politics, as a rule. There is little upside to getting involved in political spats, particularly for those running consumer-facing businesses, as such interventions often...

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Europe Agrees On Fresh Russian Sanctions

European leaders have agreed to hit Russia with a fresh round of sanctions - despite Moscow signing up to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The sanctions include credit restrictions on Russia companies, export bans, travel bans and asset freezes on a new set...

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UK Airlines Axe Flights Due To Italian Strike

Thousands of UK air passengers suffered disruption to flights as a result of a strike by Italian air traffic controllers. Ryanair said it was forced to cancel 96 flights to and from Italy, including a number serving UK airports, during the four-hour...

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