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The vote on Scottish independence takes place this Thursday. If Scotland votes Yes, the United Kingdom will split and Scots will go their own way. Here is a summary of the latest developments:The vote on Scottish independence takes place this Thursday. If Scotland votes Yes, the United Kingdom will split and Scots will go their own way. Here is a summary of the latest developments:
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg have signed a pledge promising new powers for the Scottish Parliament but some Scots are sceptical.David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg have signed a pledge promising new powers for the Scottish Parliament but some Scots are sceptical.
The NHS in an independent Scotland would face a funding black hole of up to £450 million, according to leaked documents that Alex Salmond has dismissed as "completely untrue".The NHS in an independent Scotland would face a funding black hole of up to £450 million, according to leaked documents that Alex Salmond has dismissed as "completely untrue".
 The Prime Minister made an impassioned plea to Scottish voters on Monday to reject independence, telling them that the UK was not just "any old country". Tackling his party's unpopularity in Scotland he said: "If you don't like me, I won't be here for ever. If you don't like this government, it won't last for ever. But if you leave the UK, it will be for ever."
It emerged on Monday evening that British banks have been quietly moving millions of bank notes north of the border to cope with any surge in withdrawals following a Yes vote.
Police are prepared for people to take to the streets on Friday, regardless of result, with emergency procedures being put in place in case of rioting.
Alex Salmond has accused David Cameron of having his “fingerprints all over a scaremongering campaign”. Scotland’s First Minister said on Monday that the PM had pressured big business into declaring their support for the Yes campaign
Leading stockbroker IG has put the chance of a No vote at 81 per cent.
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Polling stations open at 7am on Thursday with voters answering the question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” They will close at 10pm with a result expected to be announced at around 7am on Friday morning.Polling stations open at 7am on Thursday with voters answering the question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” They will close at 10pm with a result expected to be announced at around 7am on Friday morning.