Scotland
13 Dec 2020
The Scottish leader has refused to rule out legal action to force a Scottish independence referendum. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused a second vote on the issue after Scotland voted to stay in the UK in 2014.
14 Aug 2020
Three people were killed when a passenger train derailed in northeastern Scotland after a night of stormy weather. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the crash as "a very serious incident."
10 Nov 2019
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22 Sep 2019
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told DW she hopes the UK's Supreme Court rules that the prorogation of parliament was unlawful. Judges must choose between Scottish and English interpretations of the law.
25 Apr 2019
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that her devolved government will take a first step towards holding an independence referendum by May 2021. She hopes to have legislation agreed by the end of the year.
5 Sep 2017
Britain's Queen Elizabeth formally opened Scotland's third bridge across the River Forth on Monday.
11 Jun 2017
Gareth Southgate branded Harry Kane's equaliser for England in the 2-2 draw with Scotland a 'huge moment' for the team.
10 Jun 2017
Gareth Southgate confirmed Harry Kane will captain England against Scotland in Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Glasgow.
22 Mar 2017
As Scotland looks to hold a second independence referendum, the state of the economy will likely play a key role in voters' decision. The Scottish economy has underperformed the U.K.
28 Feb 2017
Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon warns the "sheer intransigence" of the British government over its handling of its exit from the European Union could drive her country into a second bid for independence.
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