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Salmond outlines financial case for Scottish independence

ft.com — Scotland would be financially better off if it left the United Kingdom, Scottish first minister Alex Salmond said as he published a report on Tuesday designed to persuade people to vote for independence. The nationalist said Scotland had contributed

Norman Tebbit: "Maybe I'd be allowed to marry my son"

bigissue.com — Former Conservative chairman Lord Tebbit wades into the debate over gay marriage and its potential legacy

UK’s sceptical view of Eurovision reflects attitude to Europe

ft.com — When British Eurovision entrant Bonnie Tyler sets her bouffant and dons her shoulder pads on Saturday night, she can be certain of two things. First, she will lose the Eurovision song contest and second, her defeat will be taken as yet another sign the UK does not belong in Europe.

The budget black hole at heart of George Osborne’s finances

ft.com — George Osborne's attempt to slash £11.5bn off public spending in election year has run into cabinet trouble, after ministers identified only £2.5bn in net cuts to their budgets. Some ministers failed to provide Mr Osborne with the list of 10pc in

Incoming Fellows

nieman.harvard.edu — The 24 members of the 76th class of Nieman Fellows reporters, editors, columnists, digital media leaders and producers in print, broadcast and online who work around the globe and across media platforms. Ameto Akpe(Nigeria), senior reporter, BusinessDay, will study civil movements and their impact on governance, the nature of power and the relationship of citizens to the state.

FT Alphaville is hiring again

ftalphaville.ft.com — We are looking for a natural writer, with an interest in all things financial to join the FTAV team in London. Enthusiasm for online journalism and/or blogging is essential - as is an ability to get up in the morning. (We start early.)

Jeremy Hunt admits to pressure on UK’s NHS emergency departments

ft.com — Jeremy Hunt, UK health secretary, said the government needed to take a "fundamental look" at how accident and emergency departments work after medical groups warned the service was close to "collapse". An ageing population and changes to GPs' out-of-

Barclays let down society, says Church

ft.com — The Church of England has accused Barclays of having "repeatedly let down society" and called for a "fundamental turnround" in the bank's culture, in its annual investment report published on Wednesday. The Church - a Barclays shareholder - said it