Independence poses a threat to both levels of safety and security and the future of defence jobs in Scotland, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told the Scottish Conservative Party conference in Edinburgh.
David Cameron has said his promise to make devolution work better for Scotland is not a consolation prize for Alex Salmond if the nation votes to stay as part of the UK.
Mr Cameron was addressing his Scottish party members at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.