European Union

BBC has vital role in widening the debate on independence
Thursday 15 November 2012

The current controversy over the BBC should not be allowed to obscure the excellent value for money the corporation provides in every field from the fabulous entertainment of Strictly Come Dancing to the fascinating and wholly uncommercial output on Radio 3 and Radio 4.

Future of rural development depends on Westminster working with Europe
Thursday 15 November 2012

With Europe edging towards a new budget settlement, Westminster appears gripped by a wave of Euroscepticism at this important time for rural Scotland.

Prudential's profits surge in face of challenging market
Thursday 15 November 2012

Insurer Prudential shrugged off challenging markets after a 56% surge in UK new business profits.

A big beef with Brazil's export plan
Monday 12 November 2012

I returned last Sunday from a week-long study tour of the beef industry in Brazil and Paraguay in the company of SNP MEP Alyn Smith and two others from Brussels.

As Others See Us: the view from the United States
Monday 12 November 2012

They used to giggle in Washington when somebody mentioned Scottish independence. Well, not anymore.