Scotland’s decision day has arrived, with voters going to the polls today to determine whether the country should remain part of the United Kingdom or not.

If Scotland votes yes to independence, it will face a myriad of potential economic headaches, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

British Prime Minister David Cameron was urged by fellow lawmakers to "drop everything else and fight" to keep Scotland part of the United Kingdom, two weeks before a referendum vote which polls show is becoming increasingly close.

Gordon Brown, the former British prime minister, yesterday warned Scots of a pensions timebomb in their ageing population as he joins a fight to dissuade them from voting to leave the UK.

More than 30% of charities and community groups in Ireland say they are facing closure, or are unsure about their future survival.