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Explore the benefits of staying part of the United Kingdom for your home, work and family life.

• From: Cabinet Office, Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt Hon Danny Alexander, and The Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP
• Published: 18 July 2014

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It’s easy to get lost in all the arguments and statistics around the Scottish independence referendum debate. That’s why we’ve made the debate easier with this website: You Decide 2014

The site is run by the UK government.

Scottish independence would affect each of us differently – parents, students, business owners. Find out how staying part of the UK benefits you.

Use the YouDecide online tool to find out more about the benefits of being part of the UK.

For instance, did you know that staying in the UK could save you up to £1,700 on mortgage repayments in the first year alone – and will save up to £189 a year on an average household energy bill?

Find out more about the Scottish Independence referendum

Published 18 July 2014