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ShowLabour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats united today as their preferred question for the Independence Referendum was revealed. A panel of experts commissioned by the main opposition parties proposed the option they want put to the nation and say the question asked should be short, clear and decisive. The pro-union campaign Better Together have backed the panel's decision. The Scottish Government say they'll consider it. High tax on cigarettes is making the UK one of the most lucrative places in the world for smugglers. And according to a survey out today, one in ten corner shops is in danger of shutting due to major losses in sales. Meanwhile police and customs officers across Europe are hunting for a Scottish smuggler so prolific, he's known as 'El Cig.' In other news, SSE, formerly Scottish & Southern Energy, has become the first of the big six energy firms to announce an increase to fuel bills in time for winter, in a bitter blow to millions of households. And in sport, UEFA has revealed Celtic will receive at least 15 and a half million pounds if they qualify to the group stage of the champions league. Neil Lennon's side are in a commanding position in their play-off tie, following their 2 nil win in Helsingborg last night. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.
