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• Majority of Scots opposed to independence as ‘Yes’ campaign launched
• Scotland becomes first European nation to set minimum alcohol unit price
• Scottish Government warns coalition pay plans will hit Scots workers
• Alex Salmond rejects call for an inquiry into Lockerbie bomber conviction
• Inquiry seeks answers to the problem of Scotland's ageing population
• MSPs vote to 'soften blow' of controversial Westminster welfare reforms
• Businesses urged to pool resources in bid to increase apprentice numbers
• Open letter slams Lockerbie bomber's conviction as 'perverse judgment'
• Government awards £350m contracts for new Trident submarines at Faslane
• Car firm Arnold Clark raises concerns with MSPs about education standards