Scotland On Brexit

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  Rival Brexit Marches In UK Ahead Of Crucial Vote In Parliament

  Ahead of a crucial vote on Britain's divorce deal with the European Union (EU), thousands of protesters marched through London in support of Brexit today amid tight security measures in place by Scotland Yard.

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  Court Rules In Favour Of Case On Britain's Ability To Reverse Brexit

  A legal attempt by anti-Brexit campaigners to establish that Britain could unilaterally reverse Brexit was given a boost on Tuesday by Scotland's top court, which said it wants to examine the case in greater depth.

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  Scottish Parliament Votes For New Independence Referendum

  The Scottish parliament on Tuesday backed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's bid for a new independence referendum, further complicating Britain's political situation just as years of talks on the terms of Brexit were about to begin.

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  Scotland Will Have New Independence Referendum: Nicola Sturgeon

  First Minister Nicola Sturgeon insisted Saturday that Scotland will have another referendum on seceding from the UK, as she blasted British Prime Minister Theresa May.

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  Scottish Opposition Insists No New Independence Vote

  Scotland's opposition leader insisted Saturday there should be no second referendum on Scottish independence, urging the governing nationalists to concentrate on making the best of Brexit rather than exploiting it for another secession push.

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  Scottish Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly Against Brexit Bill

  The Scottish parliament, in a symbolic motion, voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to reject Britain's march towards the European Union exit, with the semi-autonomous government warning Scotland would not be "humiliated".

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  'Forget It,' London Tells Scots Who Want Second Independence Vote

  London will not help Scotland hold another referendum on seceding from the United Kingdom before 2020, British defence minister Michael Fallon said on Thursday, prompting a row with Scotland's pro-independence devolved government.

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  Seeking Brexit Consensus, Britain Offers To Share Information With Devolved Governments

  The British government on Wednesday pledged to share information with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it tries to put together a common negotiating position for leaving the European Union while holding together a fraying United Kingdom.

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  Scotland Seeks To Block Brexit Talks Without Its Approval

  Scotland's government says it will ask Britain's Supreme Court to block Prime Minister Theresa May from triggering European Union exit talks without consulting the Scottish Parliament first.

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  Theresa May Seeks To Unite First Ministers Over Brexit Plans

  British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Monday meet the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in London, where she will face calls for each region to vote on the government's Brexit plans.

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  Scotland Publishes Independence Referendum Bill

  Scotland's government published a draft independence referendum bill on Thursday as a fallback plan if it is not able to keep strong ties with the EU and win more powers from London as part of Brexit talks.

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  Second Scottish Independence Vote 'Highly Likely' Before 2020: Nicola Sturgeon

  Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday it was "highly likely" that Scotland would hold a new independence referendum before 2020 after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

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  Nicola Sturgeon Primes Scotland For All Options After Brexit Vote

  Scotland's devolved government is preparing for all possibilities including independence after Britain leaves the EU, and is planning steps to protect its trade ties with Europe, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Saturday.

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  Bank Price War Looms To Woo Cautious UK Borrowers After Brexit

  Banks in Britain are on the verge of a price war to try to revive lending subdued by the Brexit vote and to combat pressures on profitability from ultra-low interest rates, which are likely to stay that way for longer.

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  Ready To Lend More After Capital Requirements Cut: UK Banks

  Some of Britain's biggest financial institutions said they were ready to lend more after a decision by the Bank of England to cut their capital requirements, according to a joint statement with finance minister George Osborne on Tuesday.