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Will respect Scotland's vote during referendum: IOC president Bach

If Scotland votes to break away from the United Kingdom, Scottish athletes who competed for Britain at the 2012 summer Olympics in London would not be eligible to do so with that country in Rio.

Scotland eyes independence as looming referendum make UK nervous

The likelihood is that the UK will leave the EU, and people of England, Wales and Northern Ireland will have no say in Scotland's secession.

UK supporters fightback to stop Scotland from voting for independence

The poll has increased the pressure on British Prime Minister David Cameron, who agreed to a referendum but has been accused of failing to fight hard enough to keep Scotland in the UK.

More autonomy for Scotland if referendum rejects independence: UK

British finance minister George Osborne said on Sunday that plans would be set out in the coming days to give Scotland more autonomy on tax, spending and welfare if Scots vote against independence.

Why Scotland's possible seccession won't affect the Queen?

Whatever the outcome, Queen Elizabeth is likely to still be queen of Scotland, since most Scots are keen to retain her as head of state even if they vote to go it alone.