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Scottish independence referendum

A referendum on Scottish independence from the UK took place in September 2014. Find information on the referendum, including a timeline of events, analysis of the potential impact on the UK of Scottish independence, and an overview of proposals for further devolution to Scotland.

Devolution: after the Scottish Referendum

Information about proposals for further devolution to Scotland and discussions over the implications for England

Latest News

Latest updates on devolution proposals following the Scottish independence referendum

Social security

How might the welfare system of an independent Scotland relate to that of the UK?

Trident
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The UK's strategic nuclear deterrent system (Trident) and its location in the event of a Yes vote.

NHS

What will a Yes vote mean for NHS services and workforce?

Finances

Differences in revenue and public spending. How might independence affect public sector debt and tax competition?

UK Parliament

How will the UK Parliament be affected by a Yes vote?

International

Membership of the EU and other international organisations: will the UK be affected?

Energy

Potential impact on energy generation and climate change targets.

Economy
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Economic structures, labour market and cross-border trade: comparisons and potential divergence.

Currency
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Currency choices for an independent Scotland and their impact on the UK.

Borders

Will you need a passport to visit Scotland? What about dual citizenship?

Introduction

Potential impact of a Yes vote on the UK: introduction to associated pages.

Pensions

How will state, public service and private pensions be coordinated?

BBC
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The future for the BBC in the event of a Yes vote.

Timeline

Important dates and events relevant to the referendum on Scottish independence

Process resources

This page lists key process publications that relate to the Scotland independence referendum 2014

International relations resources

This page lists key independence publications that relate to the Scotland independence referendum 2014

Independence resources

This page lists key independence publications that relate to the Scotland independence referendum 2014

Energy resources

This page lists key energy publications that relate to the Scotland independence referendum 2014

Economy resources

This page lists key economic publications that relate to the Scotland independence referendum 2014

Defence resources

This page lists key defence publications that relate to the Scotland independence referendum 2014

Referendum articles

Referendum publication resources

List ofLibrary briefings, Committee reports and major reports by the UK and Scottish Governments on the referendum.