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Shetlanders push for independence from Scotland
Speed Read Islands’ council votes in favour of ‘exploring options’ for achieving ‘financial and political self-determination’
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Instant Opinion: ‘nothing sticks to Donald Trump’ - until now
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 11 September
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Instant Opinion: Britain’s quarantine rules ‘are phoney nonsense’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 27 August
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Financial armageddon’: darkness falls on Scotland’s night-time economy
Speed Read Sector is in ruins with hundreds of businesses on the verge of collapse
By Mike Starling Published
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The world’s most appealing accents revealed
Speed Read And other stories from the stranger side of life
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Exam chaos: how universities will decide who gets a place
In Depth Institutions asked to hold places for A-level students appealing grades in England following results row in Scotland
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Coronavirus: why England’s daily death toll is dropping so slowly
Speed Read The explanation lies in both the size of the outbreak and the way that Covid fatalities are measured
By Holden Frith Published
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Are UK nations parting ways on coronavirus strategy?
In Depth Devolved leaders warn Westminster of plans to follow separate policy paths
By James Ashford Last updated
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What are the Scottish government’s recommendations on face masks?
Speed Read Nicola Sturgeon advises people to wear covering in shops and other enclosed public places
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The corner of the UK that was ‘perfectly primed’ for coronavirus
In Depth Scottish islands reap benefits of early lockdown and resilient residents
By James Ashford Last updated
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Scotland’s plan for ending the coronavirus lockdown
In Depth Nicola Sturgeon’s blueprint for lifting restrictions piles the pressure on Westminster
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Scotland’s chief medical officer quits after breaking own coronavirus rules
Speed Read Dr Catherine Calderwood stands down after voilating lockdown guidelines to visit second home
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Alex Salmond cleared of all sexual assault charges
In Depth Former first minister of Scotland not guilty of 12 charges, with one charge ‘not proven’
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Was Lockerbie conviction a miscarriage of justice?
Speed Read Scottish commission approves application for appeal court hearing
By The Week Staff Published
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