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Britain's withdrawal from the European Union is expected to take two years

Brexit: What's expected to happen?

British Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger Britain's withdrawal from the European Union under Article 50 of the EU treaty - a process that should take two years.

Brexit • 29 Mar 17

'Scotland, like the rest of the UK, stands at a crossroads,' Nicola Sturgeon told the Edinburgh assembly

Scottish parliament backs new referendum bid

The Scottish parliament has backed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's bid for a new independence referendum.

UK • 28 Mar 17

Nicola Sturgeon's move is expected to be backed by the parliament

Scottish Parliament delays independence motion vote

A vote in Scotland's parliament on supporting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's call for a new independence referendum will be delayed until Tuesday in a gesture of respect following the attack on the British parliament.

Politics • 23 Mar 17

Theresa May - 'We should be working together to get that right deal for Scotland, that right deal for the UK'

May says time not right for Scottish independence vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May has told the Scottish government "now is not the time" for a second independence referendum, saying it would be unfair for people to vote without knowing the conclusion of Brexit talks.

Politics • 16 Mar 17

Theresa May accused the SNP of 'tunnel vision'

Second Scottish referendum plan 'deeply regrettable'

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that a second independence referendum in Scotland would set the country on course for "uncertainty and division".

Brexit • 13 Mar 17

Nicola Sturgeon wants to maintain Scotland's access to the Single Market

Sturgeon again raises second independence referendum

Scotland's nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon this evening pressed on with calls for a new independence referendum, saying it might be the only way to protect the country's interests as Brexit approaches.

Politics • 28 Feb 17

The Shetlands were the only part of Britain, along with the Western Isles of Scotland, that voted against EEC membership in a 1975 referendum

Shetlanders flirt with independence after Brexit vote

Of all the ramifications of the Brexit vote, the fate of the Shetland Islands in the North Atlantic and their oil fields and fisheries may not top the list for negotiators in London and Brussels.

Special Reports • 16 Feb 17

A demonstration outside the Scottish parliament yesterday calling for Scotland to remain in the European Union

May opposes second Scottish independence vote

The British government does not believe there should be a second referendum on Scottish independence, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said this afternoon when asked about a report it was preparing contingency plans for one.

News • 08 Feb 17

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is 'determined to maintain Scotland's current position in the European single market'

Scotland wants EU market access after Brexit

Scotland wants to stay in the European Union's single market after the UK leaves and will push for more powers to protect its interests, the head of its pro-independence government said today.

Business • 20 Dec 16

The British govt is appealing against a ruling that Prime Minister Theresa May must seek MPs' approval to trigger Brexit

Scotland, Wales allowed to join Brexit court case

Both the Scottish and Welsh Governments are to be allowed to intervene in a court battle over how the Brexit process should be formally triggered, the Supreme Court has announced.

News • 18 Nov 16

The Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland is urging the Irish Government to exercise caution following the ruling in Scotland

Scottish court backs minimum pricing for alcohol

The Scottish government has welcomed a "landmark ruling" by the country's highest civil court backing its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol.

News • 21 Oct 16

Nicola Sturgeon said she is demanding new powers for Scotland over issues such as immigration

Sturgeon: We will fight to stay in single market

The Scottish Government will call a second independence referendum if the UK opts for a so-called "hard Brexit", Nicola Sturgeon has warned.

News • 15 Oct 16

Nicola Sturgeon said the move is necessary so Scots can reconsider the issue in light of the vote for Brexit

SNP to publish bill on second independence vote

The Scottish government will publish a bill for a second independence referendum within days, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Brexit • 13 Oct 16

Nicola Sturgeon said the 'UK that existed before June 23 has fundamentally changed'

Sturgeon announces new Scottish independence drive

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched a new independence drive, urging supporters to join the country's "biggest ever political listening exercise" to gauge public appetite for a new referendum.

News • 02 Sep 16

The mosquito that spreads the Zika virus is not found in the UK

Scotland reports 'very small number' of Zika cases

A number of people in Scotland have been diagnosed as having the Zika virus, but the government there stressed that it "does not pose a public health risk".

News • 05 Aug 16

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland is in a strong position

Sturgeon: Scotland can stay in EU and UK

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would not rule out the possibility of Scotland remaining in the European Union as well as part of Britain in the wake of the Brexit vote.

News • 17 Jul 16

Theresa May will be appointed the UK's prime minister on Wednesday

Theresa May: 'Brexit means Brexit'

Theresa May has promised to lead the UK out of the European Union as prime minister, rejecting proposals to ignore the referendum result.

News • 11 Jul 16

President Higgins said the Brexit vote showed the importance of the democratic system

President warns of dangers of 'divisive debates'

President Michael D Higgins has said the growth in populist politics in Europe and America poses huge challenges for democracy.

News • 29 Jun 16

President Michael D Higgins met Nicola Sturgeon on the first day of his official trip

President awarded honorary degree on Scottish trip

President Michael D Higgins has called for a more questioning debate on economic and social issues.

News • 28 Jun 16

Nigel Farage's remarks were greeted with boos from the members of the parliament

Cut a deal and we will be friends - Farage

UKIP's Nigel Farage has told the EU parliament "let's cut between us a sensible tariff-free deal", then we will be your best friends.

News • 28 Jun 16

President Michael D Higgins met Nicola Sturgeon in Glasgow

President Higgins meets Sturgeon on Scottish trip

President Michael D Higgins has met Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as part of a four-day visit to Scotland.

News • 28 Jun 16

Several visitors posted images on social media appearing to show a mangled carriage on a pathway surrounded by dozens of people

10 people injured in Scottish rollercoaster crash

Eight children and two adults have been taken to hospital after a rollercoaster derailed at a theme park in Scotland.

News • 26 Jun 16

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon calling for second independence referendum

Scottish ministers plan urgent Brussels talks

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says her government will seek to enter into "immediate discussions" with Brussels to "protect Scotland's place in the EU" in the wake of the Brexit vote.

News • 25 Jun 16

Copies of the London daily newspaper the Evening Standard ran the Brexit story on its front page today

UK votes to leave the EU in historic move

People in Britain - and around the world - reacted with shock today to the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union.

News • 25 Jun 16

52% of people in the UK voted to Leave the EU

Graphics: Breakdown of EU referendum results

While the UK voted to Leave the EU, not all regions backed a Brexit.

News • 24 Jun 16