Scotland
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14 Aug
Why is Asia importing so much Scottish salmon?
Scottish salmon exports hit a record value of £346m in the first half of 2017 — an increase of 70 percent on the same period last year.
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7 Aug
Here’s how many plastic bags Tesco won’t be selling each year anymore
Tesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket, will stop selling 5p pastic bags in its 6,553 stores across the country in just three weeks’ time.
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18 Jun
Access to the single market is crucial, says Scotland’s rural economy minister
Scotland’s food and drink exports surged by more than 10 percent in the last year, generating £1.2bn.
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10 May
The Scotch whisky industry is calling out for support amid Brexit uncertainty
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for support from all major British political parties in its recently released election manifesto.
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5 May
What exactly were the results of the Brexit vote?
In June 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union.
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24 Apr
C. diff infections are causing havoc in hospitals in Scotland and England
Between October 2015 and October 2016, the NHS in Scotland reported 1,150 cases of C.
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10 Apr
Forget Gibraltar, this week’s controversy is over the ownership of Rockall
Just when the Gibraltar Brexit controversy is dying down, Rockall — an isolated islet in the north Atlantic — is set to become the next Brexit battle ground.
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27 Mar
May appeals to Scotland over indyref2; Raqqa on verge of flooding; Business confidence in Germany
These three things will change the world today.
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21 Mar
Japanese prime minister in Europe; US bans electronics on flights; MSPs debate indyref2
These three things will change the world today.
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13 Mar
#IndyRef2: The referendums continue
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into politics: #IndyRef2!
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13 Feb
UK fintech is getting a Scottish boost
The UK fintech scene, estimated to be worth £6bn ($7.5bn) to the UK economy, is getting a boost with a new dedicated hub.
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9 Feb
Support for Scottish independence is on the rise, thanks to Brexit
The UK voting to leave the European Union has caused support for Scottish independence to rise.
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26 Jan
Brexit bill: What you need to know
Today, the government published a very short two clause Brexit bill, paving the way for the UK’s formal exit from the European Union.
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17 Jan
Here’s the reaction to Theresa May’s Brexit speech
In a landmark speech today, British prime minister Theresa May publicly confirmed that the UK will leave the European Union’s single market, the world’s biggest trading bloc, when it quits the group after more than four decades.