Independence round-up: Betfair | TNS poll | Border

CATCH up on the day in the Scottish independence debate, with this round-up of stories, features and opinion pieces featured on our dedicated referendum microsite.

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Almost two-thirds of adults in England and Wales want to see Scotland remain a part of the United Kingdom, a new TNS poll has found.

The survey found 63 per cent think Scotland should not be an independent country, with 18 per cent in favour of independence and 19 per cent unsure.

In other news, online bookmaker Betfair is paying out to customers who have backed a ‘No’ vote in this week’s Scottish independence referendum, two days before the polls open, and a group of pranksters have decided to inject some humour into proceedings by setting up a fake border crossing between England and Scotland.

TODAY’S BEST COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

Every day we highlight some of the most interesting and talked-about articles on the Scottish independence referendum - here are some of today’s best pieces, as featured on our Indyref microsite.

• Polly Toynbee: Devolution and localism are not panaceas

In the rush for new powers and changes to the structure of UK politics, voters should not lose track of the pitfalls of devolving power, writes The Guardian’s Polly Toynbee.

• Anthony Painter: Scotland, vote with an open heart and a clear head

Writing at OpenDemocracy, Anthony Painter calls on Scots to consider the campaigns in their totality – good and bad – before making their decision in this week’s independence referendum.

• Tom Bradby: I am not enjoying covering the Scottish referendum

ITV political editor Tom Bradby comments on the atmosphere in Scotland ahead of the referendum, and complains of “abuse and even intimidation” by pro-independence supporters.

• Global reaction to the Scottish independence referendum debate

From Barcelona to Beijing, we look back at some of the key comments by foreign leaders ahead of the Scottish independence referendum.

• Mark Shephard: Is ‘Yes’ online tsunami finally paying dividends?

Dr Mark Shephard, senior lecturer in politics at the University of Strathclyde, looks at the potential impact of the social media dominance of the pro-independence campaign on the outcome of this week’s vote.

• Bill Jamieson: The case for ‘Yes’ you’ve never heard

Scottish independence would force the country out of an “infantilised” politics and force politicians to make tough decisions, writes Bill Jamieson.

• Billy Bragg: Scottish nationalism and British nationalism aren’t the same

Musician and political activist Billy Bragg looks at the Scottish independence campaign, and disputes the notion that Scottish nationalism is the same as its British equivalent.

• How well would a Scottish stock exchange fare?

City AM’s Lynsey Barber looks at the potential performance of the key shares on a Scottish stock exchange.

• Get the latest referendum news, opinion and analysis from across Scotland and beyond on our new Scottish Independence website