Scotland is part of the U.K., but operates as a devolved nation, which means it has its own government. While the Scottish ...

Deputy first minister Kate Forbes says extra cost of ‘kilts’ issuance worth it to build credibility with investors ...

Scotland has been handed the same credit rating as the UK, in a boost to Edinburgh as it plans an inaugural bond sale. Moody’s and S&P Global late on Wednesday awarded the Scottish government ...

Scotland reaches a significant economic milestone with a positive rating, confirming its financial strength and ...

Scotland has today announced plans to launch its first government bonds thanks to extra borrowing powers won despite failing to gain independence from the UK in a 2014 referendum.

Ratings agencies give Scotland a favorable grade — but warn independence could change that. Scottish First Minister John Swinney says it’s a “very proud day.” ...

Scottish ministers are to issue bonds for the first time but is that the best way for a country to borrow money?

Unionist MPs fear that SNP plans for an independent Scotland may receive a major boost because of the crisis in the Labour ...

Holyrood’s Constitution Committee hears that new legal routes to indyref2 are futile and only a clear, settled majority for ...

Crucially, the outcome of a referendum is decided on the number of overall votes cast, not on the number of parliamentary seats won, which, in the case of the SNP, might see them gain a majority of ...