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UK economy avoids recession

The UK economy has avoided falling back into a recession after recording growth in the first three months of 2013.

The Office for National Statistics estimates for gross domestic product (GDP) show the economy grew 0.3% during the first quarter …

Scottish independence referendum date announced

The Scottish independence referendum will be held on 18 September 2014.

Scottish ministers previously only said the referendum would take place in autumn 2014.

The announcement was made by First Minister Alex Salmond in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Scottish …