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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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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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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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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Critics 'Blown Away' By Apple Watch Launch

Most of the post-launch reaction focused on the launch of the Apple Watch, a new product category for the California company. TechCrunch writer John Biggs said: "First, as a watch lover, I'm blown away. "Apple has gone above and beyond the job in terms...

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Apple Unveils 'Supersize' iPhone 6 And Watch

Apple has lifted the lid on bigger iPhone 6 models, with screen sizes of up to 5.5 inches, and also unveiled its first watch. The new phones are a significant upgrade from the outgoing flagship, the iPhone 5S, which has a 4-inch screen. The watch -...

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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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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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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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