His resignation was precipitated by the breakdown of his coalition with the Green party, further putting his political position at risk. Kate Forbes potential successor
Health secretary beats Finance Minister Kate Forbes and former minister Ash Regan to replace Nicola Sturgeon
Sturgeon was the first woman to hold the office, as well as Scotland's longest-serving leader. You will remain in office until a successor is elected
Online auction platform Catawiki has seen sales increase by 50 percent over the past year. The reason lies in the success of the auctions of precious bottles which fetch prices of over 10.00 euros. Next lots to watch.…
On 6 May for the United Kingdom a Super Thursday, with elections from one part of the Kingdom to the other to elect over 5 thousand representatives - The vote in Scotland is essential to understand the future of the independence struggle - Eyes on London,…
Before Christmas, Westminster will vote on the divorce agreement between the UK and the EU - Exit is certain for January 31st, but what is worrying now is the transition period - The specter of Hard Brexit is back, while Scotland and Northern Ireland…
According to Lord Doherty Johnson would have respected the law - The decisions of the Courts of London and Belfast are awaited - The opposition organizes itself for a plan B
The Italian group, already present in many European markets, is expanding its business in the UK: it will supply intercity services between London, Edinburgh and Glasgow and high speed services between the City and Birmingham.
The blue returns to the field for the John Deere Classic, at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis, after the unforgettable success at the Quicken Loans National
The Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, which has a prize pool of seven million dollars, with first coin exceeding one million, is starting on the Dundonald Links course.
Prime Minister May sent the letter asking for Article 50 to be activated for leaving the EU - Two years of negotiations begin: here are the next steps - Scotland wants another referendum but for Edinburgh to remain in Europe…
The clashes over the Tap in Puglia, the new referendum in Scotland and then the Stock Exchange and important news from the Veneto banks and from Carige.
The proposal was presented in recent days by the first minister and pro-independence leader of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon - Tomorrow Theresa May will formally initiate Brexit.
Theresa May in Scotland today to avert Edinburgh Parliament vote on new referendum to secede from London - Britain to announce activation of Article 50 of Lisbon treaty on Wednesday
According to Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the parliamentary process that will lead Scotland to hold a referendum on separation from Great Britain will begin next week - London says No, but Edinburgh goes ahead
With the new installation, the group reaches 377 MW of power in the United Kingdom, the country where Falck Renewables has the largest presence of plants
Two years after the referendum that decreed Edinburgh's permanence in the United Kingdom, Premier Nicola Sturgeon announces the arrival of a new wind of independence - Edinburgh does not want to suffer the consequences of the Brexit chosen by the United Kingdom.
The Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open kicks off today - Among the big names on the field this week are Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose and Rickie Fowler, winners of the last three editions of this great competition.
We, unlike Great Britain, have chosen to stay", said Premier Nicola Sturgeon to the Edinburgh Parliament - Scotland does not intend to follow London on the road to Brexit and has charged a commission of experts to scrutinize all…
The English begin to realize the incredible own goal and Scotland is a candidate as the new financial hub in place of the City - It makes you smile to think that Cornwall, after having received over 650 million euros from the EU as a depressed area,…
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon said her party, which has a majority in the country, is ready to ask the Scottish Parliament not to approve Brexit, against which 62% of Scots voted. But London can…
60% of Scots voted to remain in Europe: the Edinburgh government is now aiming for a new referendum for secession from London - Nationalists in Northern Ireland are also asking to be able to vote to abandon the…
Immigrants, emigrants, trade, the budget, Scotland, Ireland, foreign policy, security, the progress of negotiations and the future of the EU: here are the 10 questions that Brexit supporters do not want (or cannot) answer.
According to partial data, Labor has lost 9% of the vote in Scotland and almost 8% in Wales - But London, according to all forecasts, will have an Islamic mayor for the first time: Labor Sadiq Khan.
According to the BBC exit polls, Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives are set to win the highly uncertain British elections - The Conservatives would win 316 seats against 239 for Labor and could win a majority with the Libdems - Strong…
Italy resisted for an hour, then the English fury spread and beat the Azzurri by 30 points - In Dublin, Ireland overcame France at the end of the more balanced match of the second day - On the other hand, home factor for Scotland was not enough, defeat …
The Six Nations kicks off: Italy doesn't surprise with Ireland, while England displaces everyone by imposing themselves on the hosts Wales – Scotland takes the lion's share against at the Stade de France, but gives up too soon.
Test Mach November - Italy against Samoan bonebreakers looking for their first win in 13 games. The English are ready to let the all-blacks of New Zealand understand who will be the host of the next World Cup.
Piazza Affari is the only Stock Exchange in the red (-0,7%) after the Scotland effect and the debut of Alibaba: investors raise cash - Stm especially heavy after yesterday's exploits but Banco Popolare and Ferragamo also suffer significant losses - Bucking…
After Scotland's no to secession, European markets are starting to end the week without jolts - Spreads below 130 - Anticipation is rising for Alibaba's Wall Street debut - Vivendi takes 5,7% of Telecom…
The spread between 10-year BTPs and German Bunds with the same duration drops to 128 basis points - The new size corresponds to an interest rate on our public bonds of 2,38%, a clear decrease compared…
The unionists win against the separatists: 55% against 45% the final verdict, almost 400 votes difference - Cameron congratulated the unionist leaders - It is the third time that the request for Scottish independence has been rejected…
The referendum no to Scotland's divorce from Great Britain gives wings to the pound and pleases the markets - The US celebrates Alibaba's 21,8 billion IPO - Surprisingly, Larry Ellison leaves the…
The unionists' victory in the Scottish independence referendum further reassured markets in Asia as well.
Positive European price lists after the first ECB Tltro auction: the result lower than expected testifies to the health of the system - London is positive in anticipation of the referendum in Scotland - Banks and Stm shine on the Ftse Mib - Oil…
Today's Scottish referendum is all political but in rugby the result has already been written for centuries and appeals not a little to William Wallace's speech in Braveheart to his soldiers before the last Scottish assault against the English crown…
Yellen confirms that the Fed will keep rates low for a "considerable period" even if the markets fear that the hike will be robust in mid-2015 but the referendum that is taking place today in…
From 8 to 23 Italian today 4,3 million Scottish voters will have to decide whether to remain part of Great Britain or proclaim the independence of Edinburgh - In the event of secession, Scotland will face many dilemmas: pound, euro…
The Milan Stock Exchange is the best in Europe: it is supported by the banks but not only - The markets are betting on the continuity of the Fed line which seems to rule out short-term rate hikes after the drop in inflation and reduces fears…
Less than 24 hours to the Scottish vote and the result appears more uncertain than ever: at the moment, however, the Nos are ahead, according to the polls published overnight by the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail and Scotsman, which give all and…
Restless and bearish markets due to fears about Fed rates and the outcome of the Scottish referendum - More confidence instead in the ECB's Tltro operation - But the stock exchanges are all in the red, even if Europe is limiting the damage - Piazza Affari…
The Survation Poll, the Observer's Opinium Poll and the Sunday Times Panelbase survey give the "no" in the lead. Bearing in mind the statistical margin of error, however, the big picture is still uncertain - Cameron: "Please don't tear apart…
The stock exchanges expect a more bullish Fed - The latest polls give the Nos the lead in the Scottish referendum - According to Fitch, ECB funding will not be enough to restart credit - Banks awaiting the bazooka…
In Europe more and more rich areas think it is better to support themselves like Scotland, which has a GDP like the United Kingdom, or Catalonia which produces 20-25% of Spain's GDP - But beyond the…
The uncertainties related to the Scottish referendum, the possible rate hike by the Fed but also the OECD forecasts are making themselves felt on the stock lists - The decline in bank stocks weighs above all on Milan (-1,04%), except for Intesa: MPS thud but…
The markets fear the Scottish downpour from Thursday's referendum but are also worried about the Fed's bullish tone and Russia's possible response to the sanctions - Draghi's bazooka fires on Thursday - Tech fireworks:…
INTESA SANPAOLO REPORT - If the secessionists win in Scotland, the volatility of the pound will further increase, with the risk of a further drop below 1,60 dollars in the short term, due to the uncertainty about the many unknowns that independence would entail - On the contrary, a victory of the…
FROM THE BLOG OF ALESSANDRO FUGNOLI, strategist of Kairos - The Scottish referendum could be an occasion for the traditional autumn correction - If secession wins, capital leaving Scotland will also arrive in the Eurozone, but Spain will be attacked -…
Yesterday the latest Survation poll for the Daily Record newspaper found that the unionists are back in front with 53% of the votes, while the nationalists are stuck at 47%.
Yes to secession would have limited short-term impacts but the vote could have a wider scope than initially one might think - Philpot (State Street Global Advisors): "The chances of London leaving the EU would increase, in…
The political and financial risks of a possible secession of Scotland from Great Britain and the hypothesis of an approaching rate hike by the Fed are alarming the markets where there has not been the expected effect Apple - Moody's cuts the rating…
On 18 September the Scots will have to choose via referendum whether or not to stay in the UK - In the event of secession, London will risk leaving the EU, while Edinburgh will face various dilemmas: pound, euro or new currency? How to use oil…
Oil and gas tax revenues have nearly halved from 10 years ago. For a small and sparsely populated country like Scotland they are still able to contribute 20% of the national wealth. But without…
Scotland, the words of the German minister Schaeuble and the negative opening of Wall Street weigh on the European financial markets, but Telecom Italia and Finmeccanica shine in Piazza Affari (-0,6%) - Fiat also does well - New boom in asset management…
The uncertainties on the Scottish referendum and on the new anti-Russia sanctions unnerve the markets: only Zurich, Dax and Nasdaq in positive territory - Pound under fire - Stock Exchange down (-0,47%) but Telecom Italia goes against the tide and gains 2 %…
The polls that signal the advance of independence activists in Scotland cause the landslide of the pound - London is the worst stock exchange, but negative effects are also felt on the other lists - Voices from Brazil push Telecom - Mediobanca promotes Banco…
According to a poll carried out by YouGov for the Sunday Times and published yesterday in view of the September 18 referendum, the secessionists would have the advantage with 51% of the preferences - The British government offers more powers, but warns: "If…
