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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 22:31

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By a Newsnet reporter

Following the comments of the CBI yesterday and UK Government ministers in recent days, members of Scotland’s business community have refuted questions over the timing of an independence referendum and called for an end to scaremongering and a proper discussion on the merits of taking all decisions about Scotland within Scotland.

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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 05:04

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By a Newsnet reporter

Over one third of Scots are worried that they will not be able to afford their next fuel bill, according to research published by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAB). 

This week sees the start of CAB Big Energy Week (16-21 January 2012) which will see CAB advisers across the country help people spend less on heating and powering their home.  The SNP’s Westminster Energy spokesman Mike Weir MP says that the CAB research confirms that Westminster’s energy policy is not working and is failing consumers.

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Saturday, 14 January 2012 07:00

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By G.A.Ponsonby
 
A fundamental plank of Unionist attacks on the Scottish Government’s referendum plans has been undermined this week after a group of respected business leaders claimed there was “no evidence” to support claims by a Citigroup analyst that companies were afraid to invest in Scotland.
 
Trade bodies and leading business representatives from the world’s largest companies have questioned claims by Tory Chancellor George Osborne and others that the date of the independence referendum would harm the Scottish economy.